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Lichtenstrasser found dead in Windhoek prisonStaff Reporter Ernst Lichtenstrasser (64), who was convicted of the double ...
27/10/2025

Lichtenstrasser found dead in Windhoek prison

Staff Reporter

Ernst Lichtenstrasser (64), who was convicted of the double murder of Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) executive director Eckhart Mueller (72) and his deputy, Heimo Hellwig (60), was found dead this morning at the Windhoek Correctional Facility at around 07:30.

While preliminary reports suggest su***de, the cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed.

Lichtenstrasser was serving two life sentences following his conviction in April 2024 for the murders of the two senior executives.

Farm inspections underway ahead of new land valuation rollStaff ReporterTHE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water an...
27/10/2025

Farm inspections underway ahead of new land valuation roll

Staff Reporter

THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has begun conducting farm inspections as part of preparations for a new provisional valuation roll, in line with Section 76 of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act, 1995 (Act No. 6 of 1995) and the Land Valuation and Taxation Regulations of 2018.

The inspections aim to ensure the accurate assessment and imposition of land tax on commercial agricultural properties across Namibia.

According to the ministry, inspections are focused on farms sold or transferred between March 2021 and March 2025. Only a selected sample of these transacted farms will be visited, in accordance with Regulation 6(b) and (c) of the Land Valuation and Taxation Regulations of 2018.

During the visits, ministry officials will record details on improvements and infrastructure such as buildings, boreholes, reservoirs, wind pumps, solar panels, engines, fencing, and other developments.

The ministry added that these inspections will help ensure land tax assessments are fair and based on accurate valuations.

Farm visits, which began on 1 August 2025, are currently underway and will continue until 30 November 2025. All inspection teams carry official identification and a letter of authorisation from the ministry.

Farmers are urged to cooperate with the officials to facilitate a smooth data collection process.

For more information, farmers can contact Mr. Protasius Thomas from the Office of the Deputy Valuer General: Rating & Taxation, at 081 160 3438.

The ministry emphasised that this national exercise is vital to ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in Namibia’s land taxation system, benefiting both farmers and the wider agricultural sector.

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NSA conducts Financial Inclusion Survey across all regionsStaff ReporterTHE Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has official...
26/10/2025

NSA conducts Financial Inclusion Survey across all regions

Staff Reporter

THE Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has officially commenced the Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey (NFIS) 2025, which is currently underway across all 14 regions and will continue until 4 November 2025.

The NFIS is a nationally representative household survey designed to gather data on how individuals and households in Namibia access, use, and perceive financial services such as banking, savings, credit, insurance, and digital platforms like mobile money. The findings will guide national strategies aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and promoting economic empowerment.

According to the NSA, the survey plays a vital role in identifying underserved and unserved communities, informing policies to expand financial access, supporting financial literacy efforts, and tracking progress toward both national and global financial inclusion targets.

A pilot survey was conducted in the Khomas Region earlier this year and concluded on 3 August 2025. The main fieldwork, now underway, is being carried out in selected constituencies and households across the country.

The survey is taking place in two phases — a listing phase, during which enumerators update the number of households within each Primary Sampling Unit (PSU), and an interview phase, where selected households are interviewed by trained NSA field staff.

All NSA personnel involved in the exercise carry official identification and operate under strict confidentiality standards in line with the Statistics Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011).

The NSA has called on agricultural unions, stakeholders, and the public to cooperate with field teams and support the smooth implementation of the survey.

Meanwhile, the agency is also continuing its Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES), which began in April 2025 and runs until April 2026. While the NHIES captures a broad overview of household economic activity, the NFIS provides more detailed insights into financial inclusion — both of which are crucial for evidence-based planning and policy formulation.

Photo: Namibia Statistics Agency

Concerns over Tsumeb evictees are being addressed — NdjendjelaStaff ReporterTHE concerns of Urban and Rural Development ...
26/10/2025

Concerns over Tsumeb evictees are being addressed — Ndjendjela

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THE concerns of Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa about Tsumeb residents who were evicted from Endombo in Kuvukiland last year are being addressed on an urgent basis, said Tsumeb Constituency Councillor Gotty Ndjendjela.

When he visited the town recently, Sankwasa ordered the Tsumeb local authority to allocate plots to those evicted from Endombo.

"They are being given plots in the town's Extension 9, exactly as suggested by the minister," said Ndjendjela.

The minister was unhappy with the extremely small plots allocated to the Endombo evictees, who number around 3,000.

Ndjendjela said that the challenge of urban residential land is exacerbated by “greedy people.”

According to him, there are people who erect shacks in informal settlements in multiple towns, anticipating that the squatters will eventually be removed and allocated plots elsewhere. "That way, those greedy people now own plots in several towns. To address this anomaly, we need to have a nationwide plots database," he said.

Photo: NBC Digital News

A female bartender's loud screams force armed robbers to flee Staff Reporter The loud and continuous screaming of a fema...
26/10/2025

A female bartender's loud screams force armed robbers to flee

Staff Reporter

The loud and continuous screaming of a female bartender forced two suspects to abort an armed robbery at Ondunge shebeens in the Iindangungu area near Ondangwa on Thursday morning.

According to the police, two panga-wielding suspects attacked a security guard and took away his service shotgun, then proceeded to the bedroom of the bartender to demand the keys to the safe. However, she screamed loudly and non-stop until the suspects aborted the robbery and fled the scene.

Police officers who visited the crime scene observed two pairs of shoe prints leading to a getaway car that had been parked behind nearby bushes.

Armed robbers steal 16 smartphones, leave their own phone at the scene Staff Reporter A 26-year-old male resident of Osh...
26/10/2025

Armed robbers steal 16 smartphones, leave their own phone at the scene

Staff Reporter

A 26-year-old male resident of Oshakati was robbed of two pairs of glasses, his house keys, and a bag containing sixteen smartphones.

The incident occurred in the early evening, immediately after he was dropped off by a taxi at his residence in the Ehenye suburb.

According to the police, the victim was returning from work, but as soon as he got off the taxi, a white Toyota Corolla (N6317SH) stopped nearby and four men jumped out. One, who was armed with a pistol, moved towards the victim, took the bag that was on the ground, and fired a bullet aimed at the victim’s feet but missed.

The suspects then jumped into their car and sped off.

The total value of the stolen items was given as N$105,580.

Meanwhile, when the bag-snatching suspect jumped into the getaway car, his own Nokia fell out of his pocket and was left at the scene of the crime, which could be of much help to police investigators.

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s axe falls on Deputy PM and Mines and Energy Minister, ItheteStaff ReporterPRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndait...
26/10/2025

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s axe falls on Deputy PM and Mines and Energy Minister, Ithete

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PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangue Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy with immediate effect.

Jonas Mbambo, Presidential Press Secretary, said the President has, in accordance with Article 32(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, made an executive decision to relieve Honourable Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy.

"In the interest of ensuring continuity and effective coordination within this key sector, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, effective immediately. The President has expressed appreciation to Honourable Ithete for his service to the Government and people of Namibia. He will continue to serve as a Member of Parliament.
The Presidency reaffirms its commitment to sound governance, accountability, and the effective implementation of national priorities in pursuit of Namibia’s shared vision of sustainable and inclusive development," Mbambo concluded.

Ministry of Home Affairs urges married couples to verify their marriage recordsStaff ReporterTHE Ministry of Home Affair...
26/10/2025

Ministry of Home Affairs urges married couples to verify their marriage records

Staff Reporter

THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) is urging all married couples to visit their nearest Ministry office to confirm that their marriage records have been properly submitted and registered by their Marriage Officers.

The Ministry’s Executive Director, Nghidinua Daniel, explained that, in accordance with Section 40(2) of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act, 1963 (Act No. 81 of 1963), every Marriage Officer is legally required to retain a copy of the marriage register for their own records and to transmit the original marriage register to the Ministry within three days of the marriage being solemnised.

However, Daniel revealed that some Marriage Officers have not consistently submitted marriage registers to the Ministry as required by law.

“This late or non-submission resulted in some marriages not being registered on time in the Ministry’s system or not at all. To ensure completeness and accuracy of the national marriage register, the Ministry encourages all married couples to visit their nearest MHAISS office to verify whether their marriage records were submitted to the Ministry by the Marriage Officers and whether they have been duly registered in the Ministry’s system. This verification process is important to safeguard the legal recognition of marriages and to maintain the accuracy of national civil records,” Daniel explained.

He further assured the public that the Ministry remains dedicated to maintaining the integrity and reliability of the country’s civil registration and vital statistics system, and urged all citizens to verify official information through the Ministry’s official communication channels.

“As part of this commitment, MHAISS will continue to implement measures aimed at verifying, updating, and strengthening marriage records to ensure that every legitimate marriage in Namibia is accurately recorded and protected. The Ministry urges all citizens to verify official information through its official communication channels before acting on unverified messages circulating on social media,” Daniel added.

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One dead, three injured in Windhoek Western Bypass accident Staff Reporter A tragic traffic incident on Windhoek’s Weste...
26/10/2025

One dead, three injured in Windhoek Western Bypass accident

Staff Reporter

A tragic traffic incident on Windhoek’s Western Bypass earlier today resulted in one fatality and left three others seriously injured.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Ismael Nauseb of the Namibian Police Traffic Unit reported that the victims were travelling in a single-cab bakkie carrying bricks when a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control.

The three injured individuals were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Oshakati woman dies after setting herself on fire Staff Reporter MOHI Ud Din Zelda Lizette, a 50-year-old resident of Os...
26/10/2025

Oshakati woman dies after setting herself on fire

Staff Reporter

MOHI Ud Din Zelda Lizette, a 50-year-old resident of Oshakati, died a terrible death after she allegedly set herself on fire recently.

It is alleged that she poured paraffin on herself and then used a lighter to set herself on fire in the presence of her husband. The act was due to alleged domestic relationship matters.

She sustained serious burn injuries all over her body and was rushed to the Oshakati District Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries hours later.

Her next of kin were informed.

Fake cops scam a million from Omusati pensioner Staff Reporter A 62-year-old female resident of Olukulo village in the T...
26/10/2025

Fake cops scam a million from Omusati pensioner

Staff Reporter

A 62-year-old female resident of Olukulo village in the Tsandi Constituency of Omusati was scammed out of over N$1,000,000 by crooks who misrepresented themselves to her as “police officers from Outapi”.

The crime was committed over three days — from Monday to Wednesday.

It is alleged that the three suspects informed the victim that they were law enforcement agents from Outapi and convinced her to provide her banking details. They then withdrew N$1,040,240.00 from her account using an unknown method.

The suspects are not known and have not yet been arrested.

Police seek public assistance to find wanted suspectStaff ReporterPolice in the Erongo Region are seeking the public’s a...
26/10/2025

Police seek public assistance to find wanted suspect

Staff Reporter

Police in the Erongo Region are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lukas Mweneni Ipinge, a suspect wanted in connection with multiple criminal cases in Walvis Bay.

Ipinge, who is believed to be in his 30s, is linked to cases of theft out of a motor vehicle, housebreaking, and robbery.
The suspect is originally from Okalondo Village in the Ohangwena Region but currently resides in Windhoek. He was last seen on 17 October in Theo-Ben Gurirab Street, Walvis Bay.

Anyone with information that may lead to his arrest is urged to contact Detective Senior Inspector Johan Geiseb at 081 262 9842, Detective Warrant Officer Class 1 Sam Sh*tima at 081 304 9064, or report to the nearest police station.
Police investigations are ongoing.

Report: NBC News.

Picture: Contributed.

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