Kauna Shikwambi – Windhoek Observer

23 Sep

Police plead with public to help dismantle drug networks

ObserverNational NewsBrigadier Athlenda Mathe, Kauna Shikwambi

Ester Mbathera The Namibian Police’s national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi, urged the public to report known drug dealers and those involved in recruiting or trafficking young people into the drug trade. Her call comes in response to the recent arrest of a 30-year-old Namibian woman at the OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. The suspect was caught while attempting to smuggle drugs. “Our message remains. The use, possession, and dealing of drugs are prohibited, illegal, and punishable by law. Let’s take the message across. Let's continue to educate, especially our youth, who are desperate for money and addicted…

16 Sep

Amushelelo arrest ignite debate over Unam’s political ban

ObserverMainKauna Shikwambi, Landless People’s Movement, Ndumba Kamwanyah

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police briefly detained Michael Amushelelo, a member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), after his arrest at Unam’s main campus in Windhoek on Monday. He was released a few hours later. Amushelelo and a group of LPM Youth Command members were protesting the university's ban on political activities on campus. The youth demanded a discussion on the matter with the university’s management, which resulted in the arrest. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah suggested that the police could have handled the situation better instead of making an arrest. “As a security apparatus, the police should be careful that…

28 Aug

Police officer nabbed in recruitment scam

ObserverMainKauna Shikwambi

Martin Endjala and Ester Mbathera A police officer has been arrested in connection with a recruitment scam and is set to appear in court on 8 October. This was confirmed by Nampol’s national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, on Wednesday. “Thus far, only one officer was arrested. The investigation is still ongoing. His next court date is 08 October 2024. The case was postponed for further investigations,” she disclosed. The Windhoek Observer has established that the officer has been in police custody for the past three weeks in the cells of the Seeis police station. Fillipus Meleksedek exposed the issue…

14 Sep

More than N$9 million worth of drugs seized, 136 suspected arrested

ObserverNational NewsKauna Shikwambi, The Namibian Police Force have this week arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of drugs worth almost N$6 million.

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police Force have this week arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of drugs worth almost N$6 million. According to NamPol’s Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the man was arrested on Monday in Windhoek, during an intelligence-led operation. She said the police intercepted the man and arrested him after he was found in possession of 113, 470 kilograms grams of cannabis (skunk) with an estimated value of N$5,673,500 Shikwambi said the man appeared before the court on Monday and was remanded in custody until 9 November 2023 for the second appearance. Similarly, the police on Monday further…

21 Aug

Mother commits suicide after strangling daughter to death

ObserverNational NewsKauna Shikwambi, n Virere

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 21-year-old woman, identified as Hileni Vemujendavi Virere, has taken her own life after murdering her five-year-old daughter. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, the tragic incident happened on Saturday at Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa Region when Virere’s lifeless body was found hanging from the roof of her shack. Before the incident, according to Shikwambi, the deceased’s friend made several calls and grew suspicious when she didn’t get a response or pick up. She decided to walk to her house after growing concerned. She smelled a foul odour coming…

04 Aug

Police recruitment questioned

ObserverNational NewsKauna Shikwambi, Oshana and Kunene regions, Police recruitment questioned

Stefanus Nashama TWO tertiary graduates from the Oshana and Kunene regions cried pitying tears after they were left out of the latest police recruiting exercise and have since labelled the recruitment exercise as not fair. The pair is of the opinion that the people who were chosen for police training got in through connections. This comes after a former Police Inspector based in the United Kingdom expressed worry on social media about why applicants who passed interviews are suddenly complaining that their names are not on the list for training. Anna Shikongo, a devastated university graduate, expressed her disappointment in…

30 Jun

LPM demands for public apology for arrest of Mayor

ObserverNational NewsHenny Seibeb, Kauna Shikwambi, LPM demands for public apology for arrest of Mayor

Staff Writer The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) is demanding a public apology from the Namibian Police for the arrest of Windhoek Mayor Sade Gawanas, at Okahandja Park informal settlement in Windhoek on Monday. Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader and Strategist of LPM, Henny Seibeb claimed the statement issued by Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on behalf of the Police was false. “We demand a public apology because the matter happened in a public space. Kauna Shikwambi is a pathological liar. The statement she issued on Monday was not true. She was not at the Police station, someone told her lies…

24 Mar

More corporates encouraged to join MTC initiative

ObserverUncategorisedEmma Kantema-Gaomas, Kauna Shikwambi, More corporates encouraged to join MTC initiative

Martin Endjala The Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service, has urged businesses to join the MTC’s ‘’we race together’’ initiative. Emma Kantema-Gaomas said: ‘’We still encourage corporations to participate because it will make a significant impact. Gaomas extended the invite during a MTC press conference in Windhoek yesterday. The initiative aims to raise funds to combat social issues that are impeding the development of a strong Namibian community by establishing cultural togetherness initiatives and raising funds for charitable causes for social good. Corporates such as Namib Mills, Shoprite, and MTC have registered their participation with contributions of N$120…

23 Nov

Man stones girlfriend to death and burned parts of her

ObserverObserver MoneyKauna Shikwambi, NAMPOL Spokesperson, Omaheke Region

Tujoromajo Kasuto IN the Aminuis Constituency in the village of Otjongwe in the Omaheke Region, it is alleged that a fatal fight erupted between a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, identified as Christine Brander, which led to her death. The duo were romantically involved. NamPol Spokesperson, Kauna Shikwambi, says the suspect took a stone and beat the deceased several times on the head causing her death. It is further alleged that he then made fire and burned the deceased's face, thighs, face, and back. Then after he dragged Brander’s lifeless body for about 40 metres and placed the body…

16 Sep

Man arrested for continuously raping niece

ObserverObserver MoneyKauna Shikwambi, Outapi

Eba Kandovazu THE police in Outapi last Friday arrested a 27-year-old man after he allegedly raped his 12-year-old niece on numerous occasions. According to Nampol Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the suspect was arrested at Onhofi village. In another incident, a 41-year-old man was arrested last Friday for reportedly raping and assaulting his girlfriend at Okeruru village in the Aminuis constituency. Meanwhile, a man, aged 31 is receiving medical attention at the Katutura State Hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach by a 17-year-old man at a farm near Outjo. The incident occurred last Friday. The suspect has been…