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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

NAMPOL

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Namibia

Man stabbed to death at a bar in Walvis Bay

By: Adolf Kaure A 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday morning at Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond township. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident took place at White House Bar. "The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with an okapi knife on the left upper chest causing his death on the spot," she said. The deceased, Jeremiah Shimanda Johannes, was pronounced dead by Walvis Bay State […]

today31 March, 2025 167

Namibia

Walvis Bay woman reported missing at independence beach

By: Adolf Kaure The Erongo Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating 32-year-old Walvis Bay resident, Martha Hamalwa. According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, Hamalwa was last seen around midnight last Saturday at Independence Beach Bar and Restaurant, where she had arrived with a group of friends. “She allegedly left the venue shortly after arriving but did not return to the bar or go home,” Shomongula stated. […]

today20 March, 2025 253

Business / Economics

Namdia recovers N$40.6 Million in stolen diamonds as investigation continues

Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has given an update on the armed robbery at its premises, confirming that diamonds worth N$40.6 million have been recovered out of the N$314.9 million stolen. The Namibian Police Force is leading the investigation, with two suspects arrested and scheduled to appear in court on 23 May 2025. The diamond marketing and sales company has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing security measures to prevent future incidents. […]

today6 March, 2025 39

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Windhoek to Experience Traffic Disruptions for Nujoma Funeral Rehearsal

  The Police have issued a warning to Windhoek motorists for today. Nampol says they should expect road closures and traffic disruptions as the security cluster conducts a full-scale rehearsal for the state funeral procession of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. According to NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kaunapawa Shikwambi, the rehearsal will take place starting at 7am, following the same route as the official procession on this coming […]

today25 February, 2025 162

Namibia

Police Officers Start Portuguese Language Training

  The police say twenty-five officers have commenced a Portuguese Language Training Course at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College in Windhoek. In a social media post, NamPol nidcates that this initiative, a partnership between the Police Force and the Government of Portugal via the CAMOES Institute, aims to enhance communication with Portuguese-speaking communities. The course, running from February 3 to May 30 this year, is being attended by officers […]

today4 February, 2025 44

Namibia

China’s Elusive Hou: How the ‘Mafia Boss’ Continues to Escape Justice in Namibia

  Chinese businessman Hou Xue Cheng, known as the "Mafia Boss," has evaded justice in Namibia for over 20 years despite facing numerous charges, including wildlife crimes and corruption. This is according to The Issue Publication. It recently documented an article titled "China’s untouchable Hou: How ‘mafia boss’ keeps evading justice in Namibia": Recently arrested for attempting to smuggle seal genitals to Angola, Hou is involved in multiple ongoing court […]

today29 January, 2025 77 2

Namibia

Former ombudsman calls for law enforcement training on human rights

By: Selma Taapopi Former ombudsman John Walters says there is a need for adequate human rights training for law enforcement officers. Walters' comments come after a Nust study found that 185 out of every 100,000 people in prison have not been tried. The report indicates that the prosecution office returned more than 199 police dockets from the Wanaheda, Katutura, and Otjomuise police stations for the immediate release of the detained […]

today27 January, 2025 71

Namibia

Woman arrested at Ariamsvlei forder for drug trafficking

A 60-year-old Namibian woman was arrested at the Ariamsvlei Border Post on Monday night, 13 January 2025, after she was caught attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. The woman, who had entered Namibia from South Africa, was found with six parcels of suspected crystal meth, concealed on her body and in her luggage. Border officials grew suspicious of the woman and conducted a search, which led to the discovery […]

today14 January, 2025 48

Namibia

Festive season sees Nampol Issue over 12 000 summonses

  The festive season saw 472 crashes, resulting in 80 fatalities and 918 injuries. Law enforcement attributes the tragedies to multiple factors, despite law enforcement issuing over 12,000 summonses and suspending unsafe vehicles. Commissioner Petrus Swartz is the head of the Traffic Division at NamPol:    

today7 January, 2025 32