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Nampol confiscates drugs worth N$106 million – News Stand

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Nampol confiscates drugs worth N$106 million – News Stand

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Police (Nampol) confiscated illegal drugs worth over N$106 million and arrested 3,264 suspects between January 2023 and December 2024. The figures were released as the country marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. In 2023, police recorded drug seizures valued at N$49.3 million. This amount increased to N$56.6 million in 2024. The seized substances included cannabis Read Article

Okahandja families frustrated as child murder cases remain unsolved for months

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Okahandja families frustrated as child murder cases remain unsolved for months

Months after the tragic murder of Ingrid Maasdorp (5), Roswinds Fabianu (6) and Beyoncé !Kharuxas (15), their families are growing increasingly frustrated as the killer(s) remain free and no arrest has been made. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Ingrid’s grandmother, Dollie Maasdorp, announced plans for another protest, saying only public pressure will force the authorities to act. “I wake up every day hoping to get a call that the killer has…Read Article

Massive dagga bust dries up supply in Windhoek, Okahandja

A drug bust at a farm located between the Osire refugee settlement and Hochfeld in the Otjozondjupa region, which led to the arrest of Armand Schultz and South African national David van der Linden on Wednesday, has starved some suppliers in Windhoek and Okahandja of dagga. The Namibian Police have confirmed that Schultz and Van der Linden are allegedly the main suppliers of dagga in Windhoek and Okahandja. An investigation by police sources rev…Okahandja · Okahandja Read Article

Namibia: Defence Ministry Calls On Fit Candidates to Report for Training

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The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has called on candidates who have been found medically fit to report themselves at the Namibian Defence Force's training base at Osona near Okahandja on Friday.Africa · Okahandja See the Story

N$52m cannabis plantation discovered at Hochfeld

The Otjozondjupa police on Wednesday morning discovered a large cannabis plantation with an estimated value of over N$52 million on a commercial farm at Hochfeld in the Okahandja district. The Namibian Police’s crime investigations coordinator in the Otjozondjupa region, deputy commissioner Edna Nawa, said on Thursday that the shocking discovery was the result of an intelligence-driven operation which commenced at Okahandja on Wednesday morning …Okahandja · Okahandja Read Article

Katjirua was a generous leader – Pohamba

Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has paid tribute to the late Ovambanderu Traditional Authority senior councillor, Gerson Katjirua. Pohamba says he remembers Katjirua as a selfless leader who served his community tirelessly. Katjirua, a recognised war veteran, died on 27 April, and was laid to rest at the Ovambanderu Heroes’ Acre at Okahandja on Sunday. In a speech read on his behalf, Pohamba said Katjirua was deeply respected and loved by h…Okahandja · Okahandja See the Story

Security Cameras at Okahandja Crucial

Child abduction is a grave infringement on human rights, engendering profound psychological trauma for both the victim and their family. The recent heinous crimes at Okahandja involving the alleged abduction, murder, and sexual assault of children underscore the need for robust security measures at the town. Surveillance security and police cameras would have demonstrated significant efficacy in crime prevention and investigative processes if th…Human Rights · Okahandja Read Article

Unlocking Opportunities Between Namibia and Kenya

When president William Ruto took office, he elevated economic diplomacy as a central pillar of Kenya’s foreign policy. In Namibia, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reinforced this vision by merging international relations and trade, signalling a strong commitment to diplomacy that delivers economic impact. Despite these aligned visions, trade and investment between the two nations remain low and imbalanced, and fluctuations highlight both the vo…Okahandja · Okahandja Read Article

Namibia: Ombudsman Questions Legality of Okahandja Curfew Announced By President

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The Office of the Ombudsman has raised concerns over the legality of the Okahandja curfew recently announced by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in response to the recent murder cases at the town.Africa · Okahandja Read Article

One Economy advocates tackling social issues amid Okahandja murders

In a statement addressing the Usakos and Okahandja murders, the One Economy Foundation called for urgent, coordinated action focused on the drivers behind gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. “Survivors and their families need accessible and sustained support, but to disrupt its cycles, we must also understand the social and psychological factors that fuel GBV and femicide,” the statement reads. The foundation highlights substance abuse, no…Economy · Okahandja Read Article

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