International News Safety Institute

01 May 2013

Paulus Simaneka Paulus

Incident

Journalist killed by unknown assailants

Cause of death

Beating

Details

A journalist for the New Era newspaper in Namibia died after being struck on the back of the head by unknown assailants on May 1.

Paulus Simaneka Paulus, 25, was walking home in Otjomuise when he was attacked, according to reports. He was taken to the Katutura hospital where he later died.  No arrest has been made in connection with Paulus' murder. He leaves behind six siblings and both parents.  Source: allAfrica.com

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