Namibian Police Force has officially promoted over 4 thousand officers

Namibian Police Force has officially promoted over 4 thousand officers

The Namibian Police Force 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. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. He added that a promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […]

December 5, 2023 15

Namibia

Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses

A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […]

December 4, 2023 7

Namibia

Three appear in court over elephant tusks

Three people appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly being found in possession of controlled wildlife products. The accused Nyambe Calvin Matomola, John Mwelwa and Nziye Lusinyize were arrested on Friday and Monday and charged with being in possession of a total of 39 elephant tusks. Matomola’s case was postponed to 14 February 2024, while Mwelwa and Lusinyize’s case was postponed to 13 February 2024, both for further […]

December 1, 2023 5

Namibia

A total 357 lives lost in crashes from January-November 2023

Statistics from the Namibian Police Force revealed that a total 357 people lost their lives in road accidents between the period of January and November this year, recording a reduction by 14.4 per cent from the same period last year. This is according to the NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, at the launch of the Khomas Region’s festive season road safety campaign. NamPol commenced with operations at the major road […]

December 1, 2023 3

Oshiwambo

O Rani Group ya yambidhidha opolisi kiitopolwa ine yokonooli yoshilongo

Ookomanda yopolisi miitopolwa 4 yokonooli yoshilongo,Oshitopolwa Oshana,Ohangwena,Oshikoto na Omusati oyuuvaneke yiilongekidha pethimbo ndika lyomatango omanene, oku kondjitha iimbuluma. Yane oya ningi euvaneko pethimbo taya yakula iikunwa yongushu yoodola 40 000 okuza kehangano lyo Rani Company kOshiko Road Block kOngwediva ohela. Kehe oshitopolwa otashi pewa iikunwa yongushu yoodola 10 000,tayi kala pomainda gawo pethimbo lyoshikonga shegameno lyoomondjila shomatango omanene. Oshikonga osha tameke mo 17 November tashiyi sigo 17 Jan 2024 moshilongo […]

November 29, 2023 4

Namibia

Over 90 traffic summons issued during festive period in Oshikoto region alone

A total of 93 traffic summons were issued to drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations during the ongoing festive season operation period in the Oshikoto Region. According to the crime update issued on Monday by Oshikoto Namibian Police Force’s Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the police have recorded a number of crimes of concern during the season operation period from 17 to 27 November. He further reported that the vehicle […]

November 28, 2023

Namibia

/Karas and Hardap report male suicides

A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Rehoboth in the Hardap Region on Saturday. According to the crime report, Adriano Beukes hanged himself around 11pm in the Block D residential area. The body was found hanging from the roof of the storeroom by his younger brother. No suicide note was found. No foul play is suspected the crime report indicated. The police reported another suicide at Keetmanshoop, where a 39-year-old […]

November 27, 2023

Namibia

Geingob notes international violence elimination day against women

President Hage Geingob on Saturday joined Namibians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Geingob noted that Namibia has made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls through the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and the Affirmative Action Act. “These laws aim to protect victims, promote gender equality and ensure […]

November 27, 2023 9

Namibia

Police report three suicides involving men over the weekend

A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Omungwelume village in the Engela Constituency on Friday. His body was found hanging inside a building with a rope around the neck, the Namibian Police Force said in a crime report issued on Sunday. The deceased allegedly also attempted to hang himself two months ago. The motive behind his action is unknown. No suicide note was left behind and investigations are ongoing.

November 27, 2023 2