Oshana Police Launch Festive Season Operation to Combat Crime and Accidents

Oshana Police Launch Festive Season Operation to Combat Crime and Accidents

Oshana Regional Police Commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria highlighted a rise in accidents for the 2023/2024 financial year compared to the previous year during the launch of Operation Festive Season 2024-2025 at Oshiko. The initiative aims to strengthen crime prevention and traffic law enforcement during the festive period. Sakaria urged police officers to intensify efforts to curb crime and encouraged public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities. Here's our correspondent Maria Namupala: […]

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Oshiwambo

Okanona ko kakadona komido 16, kakwatwa keenghono nokudipawa

Ovalumenhu veli 3 umwe okuna omido 22, 26 na 28 ova tulwa moipandeko konima eshi takulopotwa kutya ova kwata keenghono noku dipaya okanona kokakadona komido dili 16 oshiningwanima aasho sha ningilwa ko farm taihangwa popepi nomudingonoko wa Shivelo moshitopowla sha Shikoto metivali. Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo wopolifi ya Namibia moshitopolwa aamo mwaningilwa oshiningwanima okwati, olutu lokanona olahangwa li lihamungaho la fudikwa melambo taku fufilwa omadu oshoyo oixwa. Okwati pefimbo lomakonaakono […]

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Namibia

Police Urge Homeowners to Take Precautions Against Rising Housebreakings

With the festive season approaching, the Namibian Police Force is warning homeowners to be vigilant as housebreakings increase, particularly in urban areas. The Police are offering a range of practical tips to protect homes during the holidays. These include informing the local police and a trusted neighbour when going away, ensuring all doors and windows are securely locked, and avoiding sharing holiday plans on social media. Police also recommend […]

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Nam Elections 2024

/Khomas Police Gear Up For Elections

With Wednesday 27 November being marked as the day for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, preparations are underway to ensure public safety and a well-executed day for these activities across the country. From the /Khomas region's police is Deputy Commissioner Crispin Mubebo:

November 25, 2024 8

Namibia

INTERVIEW: Boro Ndungula Demands Action After Cannabis March Rejection

Background: The Rejection of the March Boro Ndungula, the Secretary General of the Ganja Users of Namibia, has spoken out after the police rejected their application for a cannabis legalization march. The rejection came from concerns raised by the Inspector General of Namibia’s police, who cited the participation of foreigners—specifically from South Africa and Europe—as a security risk. Ndungula, however, argues that these concerns are unfounded and undermine […]

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Namibia

Teenage Girl Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Alleged Attack by Security Guard

In a disturbing incident reported on Sunday, a 19-year-old female sustained multiple wounds to her chest, abdomen, and right arm after being struck by bullets allegedly fired by a security guard at a shop in Witvlei. The victim was rushed to receive medical treatment following the shooting incident, which occurred around 4am. The police are investigating the case as an attempted murder.

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Namibia

Disturbing Rise in Sexual Violence: Erongo Reports 284 Rape Cases Since 2021

From 2021 to the present, the Erongo region has witnessed a concerning surge in reported cases of sexual violence, with a total of 284 rape cases documented among the broader 1,374 incidents of gender-based violence. This unsettling figure averages more than one rape case reported each day. Additionally, child abuse cases have reached a distressing total of 410 during the same period. These alarming statistics were brought to light by […]

January 17, 2024 5

Namibia

Congolese nationals nabbed for alleged possession of cannabis

Two Congolese men were arrested in Windhoek on Monday after they were allegedly found in possession of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500. According to the Namibian Police Force’s spokesperson for the Khomas Region, Warrant Silas Shipandeni, the two suspects aged 37 and 40 were charged with dealing in, and possessio, of cannabis. “On Monday, at around 01h00 in Winnie Madikizela Mandela Street, Otjomuise, a stop and search on […]

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