Tag: Windhoek
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Windhoek Baboon Attacks Prompt Gov’t and Naankuse to Seek Solutions
Growing tensions in Windhoek over baboon raids Residents of the Goreangab informal settlement in Windhoek are voicing serious concerns about recurring baboon raids that threaten food security and personal safety. Local witnesses describe nights when groups of baboons rummage through shacks, stealing macaroni, rice, and other staples, leaving families shaken and their livelihoods precarious. What…
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Windhoek Baboon Attacks Prompt Urgent Action
Overview: Baboon raids disrupt daily life in Goreangab In the Goreangab informal settlement of Windhoek, residents report ongoing raids by baboons that break into shacks, steal food, and threaten family safety. The incidents have intensified in recent weeks, with some households waking to find food supplies pilfered and windows left gnawed. While wildlife conflicts are…
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Eight Accused Deny Guilty Plea in N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Case
Overview Eight individuals charged in a sprawling customs fraud case involving more than N$3 billion appeared in the Windhoek High Court on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy, high-profile trial. The defendants pleaded not guilty on 1,583 charges, in their personal capacities, marking a renewed phase in a case that…
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Windhoek residents confront baboon raids: government and Naankuse work on safe solutions
Growing Tension in Goreangab as Baboon Raids Escalate Residents of the Goreangab informal settlement in Windhoek say their days are increasingly disrupted by baboon raids. Reports have circulated of simians invading shacks, stealing food, and sparking fears about safety and livelihoods. The recurring encounters highlight a broader challenge at the intersection of urban expansion and…
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Namibia’s Traditional Leaders Challenge Residency Rules by Serving Villages from Windhoek
Rural Leadership in a Modern Capital In Namibia, several traditional leaders say they cannot be confined to the villages they shepherd, choosing instead to operate from Windhoek to better coordinate resources for their rural constituencies. The tension between customary authority and modern residency requirements has become a central issue as chiefs and headmen navigate the…
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Namibia’s Traditional Leaders Serve Villages from Windhoek Amid Residency Rules
Overview: A Conflict Between Duty and Duty Boundaries In Namibia, traditional leaders play a central role in local governance, cultural preservation, and dispute mediation within their communities. Yet a growing number of chiefs and headmen publicly operate from Windhoek, the capital, rather than from their rural homelands. Their stance — that “We cannot be confined…
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Namibia’s Remote Chiefs: Serving Villages From Windhoek Amid Residency Rules
Background: The unusual arrangement In Namibia, a number of traditional leaders have long been expected to reside within or near the villages they shepherd. Yet reports and interviews indicate that some chiefs, including figures from the OvaHerero Traditional Authority in the Erongo region, perform many duties from Windhoek, the capital. The posture of “serving from…
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Omaheke man jailed 45 years for murder and rape in Gobabis
Summary of the case and sentencing A resident of the Omaheke region has been sentenced to an effective 45-year prison term after admitting to the murder and rape of a young woman at a farm in the Gobabis district. The sentencing took place in the High Court, Windhoek, where prosecutors and defense counsel presented the…
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Afghanistan Topples West Indies in Windhoek: A 138-Run Triumph
Afghanistan Upsets West Indies in Windhoek In a statement performance that underscored Afghanistan’s growing strength in international cricket, Afghanistan defeated the West Indies by 138 runs in Windhoek. Coming off a confident opening win against South Africa, the Afghan side rode a dominant team display to seal a sizable victory that will send ripples through…
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Unam Faces Student Housing Crisis as Applications Exceed Beds by More Than Two-to-One
Overview: A Growing Struggle for On-Campus Living At the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Main Campus in Windhoek, a mounting housing crisis is unfolding. With approximately 2,389 students applying for only 1,150 available beds for the 2026 academic year, the institution faces a stark mismatch between demand and supply. The numbers underscore the pressure students face…