Two women died in the Okaku constituency in the Oshana region on the same day last week.
In one incident, a woman (40) was allegedly stabbed to death infront of her mother by her boyfriend at Onawa village on 30 November.
According to a crime report, the deseased, identified as Katrina Amakali, was stabbed with a knife several times and died instantly.
The next of kin have been informed and police investigations into the matter are continuing.
In a separate incident, a woman (32) allegedly took her own life at Iindangungu village on 30 November at around 17h30.
It is alleged that the deceased was discovered by her mother.
A suicide note has been found in her room and the next of kin have been informed. No foul play is suspected.
The deceased has been identified as Legesia Alfeus.
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