Public Safety

Draft Law Seeks Mandatory DNA Collection

A proposal to establish a national DNA database has been submitted, with Commissioner Nelius Becker telling NewsOnOne’s Selma Taapopi that the law would require DNA samples from individuals arrested in cases involving potential biological evidence. The move is aimed at strengthening forensic investigations and crime-solving capacity.

27 June, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek Fire Brigade Urges Caution Amid Rising Fire Risk.

The Windhoek Fire Brigade has issued a public alert as fire risks escalate due to seasonal dry conditions. Assistant Fire Chief Lucas Hatutale says increased incidents are being reported across the country, often caused by carelessness, open flames, or drought-driven factors.

20 June, 2025

Namibia

B1 Road Fatalities Surge

In the past three years, a tragic total of 317 people have lost their lives on the B1 road, which spans from Noordoewer to Oshikango, as reported by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Ketemba Tjipepa. Last night's extended bulltin is currently being boradcast on oneafrica.tv. Alternatively, you can watch it weekdays on GoTv 24, DSTv 284 or stream daily for free on oneafrica.tv.

7 March, 2025

Namibia

Correctional Services Dismisses Overcrowding Concerns

Concerns over overcrowding in correctional facilities were raised last year, highlighting challenges such as poor living conditions, resource strain, and rehabilitation difficulties. However, Correctional Service Commissioner General Raphael Hamunyela insists that overcrowding is not an issue.

5 March, 2025

Namibia

Criminal Gangs Target Vehicles at Windhoek Malls

Criminal gangs in Windhoek are increasingly targeting vehicles parked at shopping malls. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiweda reports that a recent social media video captured a gang breaking into a car at a Windhoek mall. The Windhoek City Police confirmed the incident, stating that the thieves left empty-handed. While speaking to Josia, Murapo stressed that aside from activating car alarms as essential to deter criminals for attempted break-ins, the […]

25 February, 2025

South Africa

Action Society Backs Call for Police-Community Partnerships in S.A

Action Society supports S.A Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s call for stronger partnerships between police and communities to fight crime. This follows the latest crime statistics showing over six-thousand-900 murders and eleven-thousand-800 rapes between 1 October and 31 December last year. Action Society’ Juanita du Preez called for crime conviction rates to be included in crime stats to better understand the justice system’s effectiveness:

22 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme

In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support:

18 February, 2025

World

India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister

In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

17 February, 2025

World

High-Speed Train Collides with Truck Near Hamburg in Germany

A rescue operation is underway in Germany after a high speed train collided with a semi trailer truck in the north of the country. From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

12 February, 2025