EDITORIAL: Namibia's moral decay

The perpetual rise of crime, particularly gender-based violence, robbery and murder, should give all and sundry sleepless nights and invigorate our zeal to find lasting solutions.Karinambande Muundjua, now 18, stands accused of the brutal murders and rapes of Roswinds Fabianu (6) and Ingrid Maasdorp (5). His admission and the circumstances surrounding the alleged crimes sent a chill down the nation’s spine.In his alleged confession to investigators, Muundjua recounted the events surrounding Fabianu’s death, details of which are horrific.That a 16-year-old teenager could be implicated in such heinous crimes is not only perplexing but also raises questions about the society we have becomeMuundjua should have protected little Fabianu and Maasdorp, but based on his own alleged admissions, he cut their lives short in the most gruesome manner. Namibia was robbed of three lives, including that of the suspect, who, if found guilty, is likely to be imprisoned for a long time.Available statistics show that between 2021 and 2022, 98 640 criminal cases were reported countrywide. From 2019 to July 2022, around 4 000 Namibian women fell victim to rape.Between January and August 2021 alone, Namibia reportedly recorded 700 rape cases.It is time for us to reflect on these statistics and roll up our sleeves to confront the societal ills that continue to plague us.

EDITORIAL: Namibia's moral decay

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-23

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EDITORIAL: Namibia's moral decay

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-23

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