Five Namibian nationals have been arrested at Otjiwarongo in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old Zimbabwean national over the weekend.

Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shaikwambi said the incident happened at Savemore Supermarket in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday.

Three supsects were arrested on Saturday while the other two who had been on the run were apprehended by the police.

The five suspects are being accused of assaulting a 43-year-old Zimbabwean street vendor for allegedly stealing a 100ml bottle of wood glue in the supermarket.