NAMPOL

Court hears Namdia diamond heist case as investigations continue

Three individuals appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the illicit trafficking of goods under the Diamond Act. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, was postponed to 7 August 2025 as police continue their investigation. The suspects were apprehended on Monday following coordinated police raids at their residences. The arrests are linked to diamonds stolen in […]

7 May, 2025 45

Namibia

President relieves Agriculture Minister of duties amid corruption allegations

State House, Auasblick President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Mac-Albert Hengari, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, from his position, effective 23 April 2025. The decision comes in the wake of mounting criminal charges against Hengari, who was arrested on Saturday in Windhoek. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the President confirmed Hengari’s termination, explaining that the minister had failed to submit his resignation as […]

28 April, 2025 58

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 […]

31 March, 2025 182

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. […]

20 March, 2025 267

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. […]

6 March, 2025 50

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 […]

25 February, 2025 181

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 […]

4 February, 2025 61

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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 […]

29 January, 2025 96 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 […]

27 January, 2025 80