insert_link Namibia Boro Ndungula Speaks Out on Rejected Cannabis March Boro Ndungula, Secretary General of the Ganja Users of Namibia, condemned the police's rejection of their cannabis legalization march, citing concerns over the participation of foreign nationals. He argues that the Inspector General's actions violate constitutional rights, particularly the right to peaceful assembly. Ndungula is now seeking an apology from the Inspector General and pursuing the matter with the Office of the Ombudsman. todayNovember 20, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia NamPol promotes more than 4 000 officers The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek on Monday. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. “A promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 4, 2023 30
insert_link Namibia Mutorwa calls on stakeholders to invest more in road safety Works and Transport Minister, John Mutorwa, expressed the need for stakeholders to find more ways to invest in the road safety across the African continent. Mutorwa in remarks delivered on his behalf during the commemoration of the 12th Africa Road Safety Day in Swakopmund on Sunday, recognised and commended current Sub-sectoral interventions and initiatives but stressed the requirement for stakeholders to dig deeper into their reserves to make national roads […] todayNovember 20, 2023 14