Puyeipawa Nakashole

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Sophia Shaningwa Fire Station: Officials deny shutdown, cite security moves

4 days ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Outjo acting chief executive Jaco Labuschagne has dismissed allegations that the Sophia Shaningwa Fire Station at the town is not operational due to a lack of electricity. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Labuschagne expressed frustration over what he described as ongoing misinformation regarding the status of the town’s emergency infrastructure. His comments come amid residents complaining about the station’s inactivity.
Four killed over long weekend

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Four people were murdered in separate incidents across the country over the weekend, the Namibian Police have confirmed. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Monday evening said the killings took place between Friday and Sunday at Gochas, Katima Mulilo, Gobabis and Rehoboth. At Gochas, Muammar Richter (33) died instantly after he was stabbed in the neck with a knife at Hei-Aib location around 15h00 on Friday.
‘Namibia lacks capacity to produce malaria drugs’

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Namibia currently lacks the capacity to manufacture malaria treatment medication due to high costs and stringent international regulatory requirements. This was confirmed by Fabupharm managing director Fanie Badenhorst, who said the pharmaceutical manufacturer discontinued its malaria drug production several years ago due to ineffectiveness and financial limitations.
Rape, murder victim heard screaming for help

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

A woman (35), Delysia Garoes, was found dead in a riverbed at Katutura’s Gamengde area in the cold early yesterday morning in what police suspect to be a case of rape and murder. One of Garoes’ neighbours, who preffered to remain anonymous, said they saw and heard her screaming for help while she was lying in the riverbed. The incident is believed to have occurred around 06h30.
Amupanda cries foul over ‘malaria medicine scam’

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda has accused the health ministry of overpaying for malaria tablets through a middleman in a questionable procurement deal. He says Ministry of Health and Social Services officials and middlemen are profiteering from government medical procurements.
City police appeal for help after woman found murdered at Katutura

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Windhoek City Police deputy chief for operations Eliaser Iiyambo urges the public to assist with any information that could lead to the arrest of a suspect following the discovery of a murdered woman at the ‘Gamengde’ area at Katutura on Monday morning. The body of the woman (35) was found at a scene that showed signs of a possible rape, Iiyambo says. Speaking at the scene, Iiyambo confirmed that the victim was identified by family members.
Government urged to scrap VAT on essential chronic medication

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Politician have joined the growing calls for the government to scrap taxation and import duties on all essential, non-cosmetic medication, particularly those prescribed for chronic illnesses. This comes after a group of people living with chronic conditions reached out to The Namibian this week to advocate for the removal of value- added tax (VAT) and import duties on essential medication.
Free contraceptives for teens spark debate in Namibia

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

THE decision by BeFree Namibia to provide free intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) and implants to women, including children as young as 16-years-old, has sparked debate. Former minister of health and social services Dr Richard Kamwi questions the wisdom of offering such services to minors without what he describes as adequate awareness and guidance. “For me, it’s about preventative measures. People have to be educated on why contraceptives are necessary.
Four murdered over the weekend

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Four people were murdered over the long weekend, the police said in a crime report on Monday. The body of Seun Herman Kamibeb (23) was discovered in Grootfontein with a stab wound on the right side of the chest and injuries at the back of the head. “No arrest has been made and the next of kin were informed. Police investigations continue,” Shikwambi said.
3-year-old girl allegedly raped by grandmother’s partner

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

A girl (3) was allegedly raped by her grandmother’s boyfriend (35) on Sunday afternoon in Katutura in Windhoek. This is according to the weekend crime report released by Namibian Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi. According to Shikwambi, the victim has been admitted to the Katutura State Hospital. The suspect has been arrested and police investigations continue.