By: Josia Shigwedha Namibian Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said three suspects believed to be behind a string of recent taxi robberies and kidnappings have been arrested in Windhoek. So far, police say eight cases of the same modus operandi have been reported, particularly in Windhoek, Oshakati, and Oshana regions.

By: Jackson Kunatela Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has alleged that the recent fire at the Katima Mulilo Town Council’s registry office was an inside job, carried out to destroy evidence. The fire happened after the minister dismissed council members over irregularities and defied his directives.

By: Ketemba Tjipepa A 77-year-old Okahandja resident, Erich Namiseb, says he has lived in difficult conditions for 10 years at the Ekunde 6 informal settlement, waiting for change that never came. Now, as he prepares to cast his vote on 26 November, Namiseb is hopeful things will indeed change.

By: Ketemba Tjipepa LearnOnOne has partnered with Ubongo International to produce Oshiwambo versions of popular educational cartoons.   The initiative aims to make early childhood learning resources more relatable and accessible to Namibian learners. The collaboration kicked off with a week-long workshop in Windhoek, where participants were trained to translate and record the animations to meet high-quality standards. LearnOnOne Brand Manager, Rukee Kaakunga, said the decision to localise in Oshiwambo was influenced by the widespread use of the language and the network’s existing connections through Omulunga Radio.

By: Ludorf Iyambo Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi officially opened the Dr. Hage G. Geingob dual carriage freeway on Tuesday. The 49 km road, constructed at a cost of $4.5 billion, serves as a vital corridor linking the capital city to Hosea Kutako International Airport.

By: Josia Shigwedha An acting director at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre Horname Noagbesenu said many countries can learn from Namibia’s progress in reducing Gender Based Violence incidents. Noagbesenu, who is an acting director of the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Programme at the training centre , made the remarks on Tuesday at the official opening of the GBV Training held in Windhoek. The training is hosted by KAIPTC in partnership with the Young Women of Africa–Namibia

By: Ketemba Tjipepa The family of seven-year-old, Hazel Uiras, who was shot and killed at Windhoek’s Hakahana location last week, is calling for the 55-year-old suspect to remain in custody without a bail option, insisting he is dangerous. Uiras was playing with other children in the street near her home, when the male suspect fired a gun at them hitting her and also injuring another 16-year-old, Ismael Xamseb. Ismael Xamseb, who is currently hospitalised at Katutura hospital, was hit a bullet from the gun while attempting to flee. Uiras's grandmother, Christina Uiras, said she was a bright and lively child, and her sudden death has left the family heartbroken and struggling to cope. She shared with NewsOnOne the moments she discovered her granddaughter had been shot dead. “When I heard what happened, I came outside and saw Hazel in front of my brother’s house. At first, I thought she was just frightened because of the way she was sitting, and I didn’t realise she had already been shot. The man ran in here with a gun, looking for the son of our neighbour. He did that while Hazel was lying there, and that hurts the most,” says Uiras. Erna Xamses, mother of the 16-year-old Ismael Xamseb, emphasised the danger the suspect poses to the community. “The problem is, if the he gets out, he will probably do something again. I don’t want him to get out. He is dangerous for us. This is not the first time he has acted aggressively. One Sunday, after I came back from church, the kids told me that the man first came out with a panga and then went back inside. Later, he came out again with a gun and came to my house threatening my son. He is aggressive and puts everyone at risk,” Xamses said. Community leader, Verona !Kharuchas, condemned the attack and called for stricter enforcement of firearm laws. “My appeal to the safety and security minister is to look carefully at the laws. A person should not be allowed to keep such a firearm in their house and use it however they want. This is not a hunting area. If someone wants to hunt, they should go to the bush,” said !Kharuchas. !Kharuchas also appealed to the community to support Uira’s family, with funeral costs. The family can be reached at 0816427322 or 0817264399.

By: Josia Shigwedha Windhoek High Court, Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo, on Monday dismissed the application brought by the Katutura Ratepayers Association, alleging that the ECN unfairly rejected its manual nomination forms for the upcoming November elections. In her judgement, she said the Electoral Court lacked jurisdiction and was not the appropriate forum to hear the matter. Meanwhile, the association's chairperson, Shaun Gariseb, says they will now approach the Electoral Tribunal in their quest for justice on issue.