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Minor girl reportedly trafficked in Oshikoto Region

OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria during the launch of Operation New Era on Thursday at Oshakati. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Operation New Era launched in Oshana Region

Keetmanshoop man stabbed to death at Tseiblaagte

Suzith Tjitaura

Teen stabbed in Oshikoto Region

Tourist injured during robbery in Ongwediva

Man commits suicide in Windhoek

Suzith Tjitaura

RUNDU, 01 May 2025 - The Namibian Police Force at Rundu gearing up for Operation Boots on the ground. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu police launch operation Boots on the Ground

Woman allegedly murdered at Klein Aub

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 10 May 2025 - A volunteer trainer for the free tailoring classes demonstrating the use of one of the sewing machines aimed at equipping community members of Mondesa with practical skills for self-employment. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund rallies behind grassroots empowerment project

RUNDU, 29 May 2017 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s Kavango East Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Bob Kanyetu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NamPol recovers stolen cattle at Mukwe

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Faith Foundation launches boxing bonanza to fight crime

AI-AIS, 23 August 2018 – The Fish River Canyon. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Missing hiker found safe in Fish River Canyon

Suzith Tjitaura

Toddler drowns in well at Omukwa

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 03 JUN 2025 - Chief Executive Officer of Powercom Namibia, Beatus Amadhila (left, acting Chief Executive Officer of City of Windhoek Jennifer Comalie (right) and City of Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja (middle) at the MoU ceremony in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

CoW and PowerCom sign MoU

Justina Shuumbwa

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Boxing bonanza to proceed as planned

Two arrested with drugs worth over N.dollars 5 million near Ariamsvlei

Suzith Tjitaura

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Simon vs Shimweefeleni bout cancelled amid medical concerns

Witness in Goases murder becomes suspect

Woman raped and stabbed in Omungwelume

KATIMA MULILO, 24 January 2025 - Chante Coetzee appeared in the Katima Mulilo District Court on Friday. She was remanded in custody until 06 March 2025.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Coetzee sentenced to 15 years for vehicle theft

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 24 JUNE 2025 (NAMPA)- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ndapewashali Kanime who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab comforts late Kanime’s family

Charmaine Boois

ONDANGWA, 20 May 2025 - The Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo during the street processions on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Police seize drugs worth N.dollars 106 million over two years

OSHAKATI- Oshana Namibian Police Force Head of Regional Crime Investigation Division Deputy Commissioner, Fredrick Ndjadila. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

N.dollars 17 million worth of illegal fuel seized by Oshana Police

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Boy reportedly drowns near Shamundambo village

Man collapses, dies in Windhoek

Woman stabbed and killed by boyfriend at Rosh Pinah

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2025 - The home of David Alweendo and Elizabeth Alweendo, victims of a murder-suicide in Greenwell Matongo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Neighbours in shock after Greenwell Matongo murder-suicide

Young woman allegedly raped at Tallismanus

Zebaldt Ngaruka

RUNDU, 30 July 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Six human trafficking cases recorded between June 2024 and June 2025

OSHAKATI, 28 July 2025 - Oshana Regional governor Hofni Iipinge speaking during the three-day training on mental health at Oshakati on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Oshana records decrease in crime rate

RUNDU, 01 August 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo speaking during an engagement meeting with members of the public at Rundu on Friday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Over 3 000 criminal cases recorded in Kavango East from January 2024

Walvis Bay, 2025 - Long-term resident of the Naraville community in Walvis Way Paul Fisher speaking at a community meeting held at the community recently. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Narraville residents warned against harbouring of criminals

Man fatally stabbed in bar fight at Ondangwa

Gobabis, 24 December 2019 - Namibian Police Emblem (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Body of teenager recovered after drowning in river

Lifeless body of unidentified woman discovered in capital

Mathilde Kudumo

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Police officer seriously injured in prison attack at Rundu

KATIMA MULILO, 11 November 2025 - Head of Public Relations at the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Chrispin Muyoba. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KMTC suspends senior manager

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Taxi driver allegedly shoots, kills attacker

Mathilde Kudumo

Minor dies after truck reverses over him at Oshamakaka village

Woman stabbed to death at Katima Muililo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OKAKU KIIPUPU, 23 July 2025 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during a public engagement on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Eheke police station commissioned as Oshana launches festive season operations

KEETMANSHOOP, 21 November 2025 - Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango. (Photo by: Romario Rhodes) NAMPA

Keetmanshoop police intensify festive season operations

Oshana, Ohangwena NamPol investigate series of unrelated deaths

Man arrested for dealing in drugs at Oshana

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Trio in court following weekend crime spree in Keetmanshoop

OSHAKATI- 22 January 2026 - The Oshana Police Regional Commander, Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured during his new year address and the launch of Operation Ndjadila at the regional headquarters in Oshakati on Thursday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana records drop in festive season crime rate

Gobabis, 07 January 2020 - Nampol's Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Thirteen-year-old boy allegedly rapes girl aged eight

Two arrested in drug busts at Keetmanshoop

Teen struck by lightning at Elundu village

RUNDU, 09 FEB (NAMPA) - Members of the public seen here utilising the new office space donated to the Kavango East police at the Galaxy Mall in Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

New NamPol community policing office opens in Rundu

Outjo police call for safer communities through discipline

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Man charged with housebreaking and rape at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Rundu police on the hunt for possible serial rapist

Over 60 heads of cattle stolen at Kaenda

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Elderly couple robbed at gunpoint in Windhoek

Mathilde Kudumo

WALVIS BAY, 31 January 2025 - Some of the weapons confiscated by the police in the Erongo Region during a two-week operation at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Man dies in hospital after alleged assault

OSHAKATI, 18 November 2025 - NamPol's Oshana reginal commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, pictured during a media briefing here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Oshana NamPol increases safety measures ahead of Easter weekend

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Man arrested over alleged assault of brother at Rundu

WINDHOEK, 10 January 2026 - Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo. (Photo: Ali Negumbo)Nampa

Limited jobs contribute to youth involvement in crime and drug abuse: Shikongo

Shilelo proposes usage of horses on "porous" borderline

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2025 - A military street procession during rainy weather in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Military investigates explosion at Mavanze

Zambezi governor calls for accelerated action against root causes of corruption

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Iipumbu calls for vigilance in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 29 May 2026 - MTC has committed N.dollars 624.9 million in capital expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year to strengthen Namibia’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure. (Photo: Contributed)

Community efforts lead to arrest in MTC’s network site vandalism

Justina Shuumbwa

KEETMANSHOOP, 15 June 2026 - ||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze delivers the 2026 State of the Region Address in Keetmanshoop, outlining plans to transform the region through major investments in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and economic development, including the second phase of the Neckartal Irrigation Scheme and upgrades to cross-border tourism facilities. (Photo: Contributed)

||Kharas NamPol records 41 per cent clearance rate

Garises Joe-chintha

GOBABIS, 07 January 2020 - Namibian Police Force Emblem (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Ten-year-old boy succumbs to snake bite at Shamahiho Village

Minor arrested for alleged murder of 15-year-old cousin

Uakutura Kambaekua

Man arrested for cannabis possession at Okapuka roadblock

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 28 December 2024 - NamPol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Two stabbed to death over the weekend

Two perish in road accidents over the weekend

Man dies after being stabbed in Swakopmund

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTAPI, 14 November 2025- The Namibian police in Omusati region are investigating two separate cases of rape and sexual assault.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Two arrested following separate rape incidents in Rosh Pinah and Ohangwena

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 08 May 2026 – The Namibian Police Force's Commander for the Zambezi Region, Commissioner Julia Iuze Sakuwa-Neo has vowed to apply proactive policing and prevent crime before it occurs in the region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Operation ZAKAWE a success: Commissioner Sakuwa-Neo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2026 – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Katima court postpones alleged arson and murder case

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso