Law Enforcement

Nam Elections 2024

President Mbumba Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections

President Nangolo Mbumba, in his message ahead of Namibia's 8th Presidential and National Assembly Elections, called on all Namibians to vote in large numbers and uphold democratic traditions. He highlighted the importance of peaceful, fair, and free elections, recalling the country’s 34-year democratic history. The first citizen expressed gratitude to the late President Hage Geingob and urged citizens to participate calmly and respectfully. The head of state, in addition, […]

26 November, 2024

South Africa

S.A Police Minister Highlights Crime-Fighting Successes Amid Challenge

S.A' s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the South African Police Service continues to be successesfull in fighting crime despite ongoing challenges in crime intelligence, technology, and forensics. Mchunu says other successes include the arrest of perpetrators allegedly involved in the mass shootings in Lusikisiki and Qumbu:

26 November, 2024

Local

NBL PROMOTES ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING THIS FESTIVE SEASON

As a leading responsible beverage company, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) partners with road safety stakeholders to promote responsible drinking and driving this holiday season, continuing its 18-year effort to encourage positive behaviour and safer consumption in society through the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign. In living up to this commitment on social responsibility, NBL has a zero-tolerance approach towards alcohol when it comes to drinking and driving. When you […]

22 November, 2024

Local

LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities

VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […]

20 November, 2024

South Africa

S.A. Cabinet Backs Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

S.A's Cabinet has strongly condemned the increasing crime rate and expressed full support for efforts to combat illegal mining. It also commended a successful police operation in North West which resulted in the arrest of over one-thousand illegal miners. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says government is committed to tackling these issues with stronger law enforcement and stricter measures to curb illegal mining, which fuels the rise in criminal […]

14 November, 2024

Namibia

Special voting day commences at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek

Today marked a bustling start to Namibia's special voting day at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek. According to our correspondent Envaalde Matheus, the voting center was particularly packed with voters from the police, army, and special forces, including high-profile figures like Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Shikongo emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peacef0ul and intimidation-free environment to support a credible and fair voting process.

13 November, 2024

Namibia

Police Seize Illegal Drugs And Arrest 191 Suspects in October

The Namibian Police Force has successfully seized various illegal drugs and arrested 191 individuals during their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in October 2024. The confiscated drugs include over 265 kilograms of cannabis, 1,419 Mandrax tablets, 186 units of crack cocaine, 10.37 grams of cocaine powder, and 7 capsules of MOMA. The arrested suspects, which include Namibian nationals as well as individuals from Angola, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Zambia, Zimbabwe, […]

12 November, 2024

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Strengthening Public Safety: Insights from Crispin Mubebo

In an exclusive interview with Crispin Mubebo, the Deputy Commissioner and Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, he shed light on the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, particularly with the festive season and the upcoming elections around the corner. Ongoing Safety Operations Mubebo explained that the operation recently seen in Windhoek, where civil workers conducted rounds to ensure proper licensing and maintain law and order at public […]

9 November, 2024

South Africa

The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops

In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents:

8 November, 2024