Rundu Magistrate’s Court fire believed to be arson

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2025-11-27
RUNDU, 27 November 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court administration block which caught fire on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA RUNDU, 27 November 2025 - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court administration block which caught fire on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA
RUNDU, 27 NOV (NAMPA) - Police in Kavango East suspect the fire that damaged the Rundu Magistrate’s Court administration block was intentionally set, citing a broken window at the scene.
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, confirmed on Thursday that the incident occurred around 03h00, when smoke was seen rising from the record office.
Kanyetu said no arrests have been made,...
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