Well-known businessman in the southern town of Keetmanshoop allegedly shot two men in self-defence

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 […]

December 4, 2023 42

Namibia

NamPol launches festive season road safety campaign

The Namibian Police has officially launched the festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, between Windhoek and Okahandja. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.

November 30, 2023 54

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

Africa

Two Zambians arrested in Namibia for elephant tusk possession

Two Zambian nationals have been arrested in Linyanti Constituency, Malengalenga, for possessing 15 elephant tusks. During a joint operation by Namibian Police and Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism officials, two individuals were apprehended, while five others escaped and remain at large. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda.

November 27, 2023 45

Oshiwambo

A kwatwa no cannabis mo Windhoek

Omulumentu gomimvo 29 okwa mangwapo mo WHK molyomakaya sho aadhika niingangamithji yo cannabis yongushu yoodola 14.950. Opolisi oyati omulumentu okwa mangwapo pethimbo lyiilonga yopolisi yokuthikameka nokuhadha mo Wilbard Kapuenene street. Nokwaadhika ena oo gram 1 495 dho cannabis. Omakonakono gopolisi otaga tsikile.

November 27, 2023 8

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

Law enforcement is striving to safeguard both citizens and visitors

Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has reassured Namibians and visitors that despite Namibia’s recent decline in its ranking among the safest countries, law enforcement is striving to safeguard both citizens and visitors throughout the country. Shikongo responded to a recent article published in a local newspaper stating that Namibia was rated by the global polling group Gallup as one of the worst countries in […]

November 20, 2023 6

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 […]

November 2, 2023 15