insert_link Namibia NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […] todayDecember 5, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Well-known businessman in the southern town of Keetmanshoop allegedly shot two men in self-defence The Namibian Police Force in Keetmanshoop said they will wait for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to prosecute a well-known businessman in the southern town after he allegedly shot two men in self-defence on Saturday. NamPol crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango says the alleged shooting incident took place at a local sheebeen, which belongs to the businessman in the Tseiblaagte residential area. Mbango said the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 45
insert_link 2 Namibia Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […] todayDecember 1, 2023 10 2
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto police launch festive season operation Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has emphasised the police’s commitment to combating crime during the festive season. Speaking during the Oshikoto regional police briefing session on the festive season operation at the police headquarters in Omuthiya on Tuesday, Nashikaku said the operation is scheduled to run from 17 November 2023 until 17 January 2024, with the primary goal of preventing crimes and minimising fatalities. “We pledge zero fatalities, […] todayNovember 15, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Fifty-one vehicles stolen in Ohangwena over past 22 months ….. A total of 51 vehicles were reportedly stolen in the Ohangwena Region over the last 22 months. According to the Namibian Police Force Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa this number comprises 22 vehicles stolen between January and October this year and 29 recorded as stolen between January and December 2022. She said the vehicles were mostly stolen from the Eenhana, Endola Engela, Oshikango, Ondobe, and Ohangwena areas. Further, Kashuupulwa revealed […] todayNovember 2, 2023 16