Author: Eba Kandovazu
OMUSATI POLICE CELLS OVERCROWDED
By: Eba Kandovazu Omusati regional commander Commissioner Titus Shikongo has confirmed that his region may soon need assistance with accommodating trial-awaiting prisoners from other regions because the police holding cells in Omusati are overcrowded. He says this may also be…
Erongo Police Destroy 5532 Guns Used in RobberiesÂ
By: Eba Kandovazu The police at Erongo destroyed 5 532 firearms and 209 933 ammunition at Walvis Bay last week. Safety minister Albert Kawana said that most of the guns were court exhibits captured from criminals who participated in such…
Runaway Murder Suspect Arrested
By: Eba Kandovazu The man who reportedly stabbed 25-year-old Lee Junior Willy in the early hours of today at Mondesa in Swakopmund was arrested following a manhunt by police officers. Erongo Regional Nampol Spokesperson Inspector Ileni Shapumba said that the…
No Foreigners Will Own Land Under A Freehold Title in Communal Land- Schlettwein
By: Eba Kandovazu Land reform minister Calle Schlettwein says that no one, foreigners included, can own land under a freehold title in communal land, but that freehold title and ownership in towns and cities is allowed. He said towns and…
Oshikoto Invests N$4.7 Million in SME Development
By: Eba Kandovazu Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo says that various stakeholders provided over N$ 4.7 million to uplift SMEs in the region and bring about economic advancement. He was speaking at the state of the region address on Wednesday…
Ohangwena Records 4 491 Criminal Cases
By: Eba Kandovazu The Ohangwena region has recorded 4 491 different criminal cases so far this year, of which gender-based violence tops at 3 131, while 185 rape cases were reported. Ohangwena governor Walde Ndevashiya revealed this on Wednesday during…
Justice Ministry Wants Divorces Shifted to Magistrate Courts
By: Eba Kandovazu The justice ministry says it would like to decentralise divorce proceedings to the magistrate courts, as there are only two High Court Divisions in the country where divorce can be heard. This was confirmed by the justice…
Ya Ndakolo Says Unfit Underground Water Should Not Stop Oshikoto Agriculture
By: Eba Kandovazu The governor of the Oshikoto region Penda ya Ndakolo says he is aware of water issues in the region. He also said there are areas in the region that contain underground water unfit for human, crop or…
Botswana National Nabbed For Suspected Poaching In Bwabwata
By: Eba Kandovazu Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta today revealed that a 40-year-old Botswana male, a suspected poacher, is receiving medical treatment at Rundu State hospital after being shot by Bwabwata national park staff and wildlife protection services last…
Children Deliberately Drop Out of School – Nangolo Mbumba
By: Eba Kandovazu Vice President Nangolo Mbumba says some children deliberately choose to not go to school. He says the situation is worsened by parents who also do not send them to school. He says this is why many children…