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Axe-wielding man robs woman at Oneheke village

Man stabs, kills another man while drinking together

Three arrested for alleged possession of stolen donkeys at Omusati

ONDANGWA, 20 August 2024 - A new-born baby was found in a box dumped at an abandoned kindergarten in Ondangwa on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

New-born found abandoned in a box at Ondangwa

Man shoots, kills patron at Tsumeb

ONDANGWA, 20 August 2024 - A new-born baby was found in a box dumped at an abandoned kindergarten in Ondangwa on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Teen mom abandoned newborn to write examination

Two men commit suicide, woman killed: NamPol

Sylvia Hashondali

MARIENTAL, 29 August 2024 - The grandmother and family members of Einoritha Mhopyeni, whose body was found at Dates Farm outside Mariental on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Einoritha remembered as cheerful, helpful

Charmaine Boois

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

Woman dies in suspected suicide at Sikondo village

ONAWA, 30 August 2024 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo promoted seven police officers in the Oshana Region to various ranks and transferred 34 to the newly inaugurated Onawa Police Station on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Shikongo announces new promotions of officers in Oshana

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Case of police officers accused of killing civilian at Keetmanshoop stuck off court roll

Suzith Tjitaura

Sixteen Namibians wanted by Interpol

OKATYALI, 19 July 2024 - Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo speaking at the opening of the Okatyali C-Class Police Station on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Shikongo ready for retirement amid speculation of term extension

KEETMANSHOOP, 24 September 2023 - Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Keetmanshoop man allegedly stabbed to death during argument

Suzith Tjitaura

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

One dead and three injured in car accident at Mahahe

Zambezi police intercept fraudulent purchase of two tractors

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Foetus discovered in Swakopmund

Shikongo urges police officers to prioritise cold cases

MARIENTAL, 14 October 2024 - Senior police officers from various regions with Inspector General Joseph Shikongo at the official opening of the course on public speaking at the Hardap Resort. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NamPol officers undergo public speaking training to enhance communication skills

Charmaine Boois

Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo pictured at the official opening of the senior criminal investigation directorate conference 2024. (Photo: By Melissa MC //Hoebes) NAMPA

NamPol conference to help boost crime clearance rates

Murder suspect appears in Katima Mulilo District Court

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 17 October 2024 - The Namibian Police Force Regional Commander for Zambezi, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo. (Photo: Contributed)

Recorded housebreaking cases decrease in Zambezi: Shilelo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OSHOOPALA, 16 October 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during the official opening of the Oshoopala satellite police station on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Woman arrested for allegedly circulating nude photos and videos

OKAMATAPATI, 19 August 2017 - A signboard to Okamataptati settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Okamatapati man severely injured in stabbing incident

Mulisa Simiyasa

Man severely injured in stabbing at Ruacana

OPUWO, 21 October 2014 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s newly appointed Regional Commander for Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura pictured here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Police enlistment process under fire from Kunene reservists

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2024 - Murder accused Lolo Kambwela. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Man denies stabbing girlfriend 51 times

Minibus overturns in Kavango West, leaving four injured

OSHOOPALA, 16 October 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during the official opening of the Oshoopala satellite police station on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana police bust about 400 drug dealers in three years

Minor boy allegedly rapes minor girl at Helao Nafidi

Pensioner allegedly caught with containers of diesel

Man commits suicide in Havana

Sheila Perestrelo

Father faces murder charge after five-month-old baby's death

Sheila Perestrelo

Security guard shot, killed in Platz Am Meer robbery

Ten hospitalised over poison

OUTJO, 17 October 2018 - Signage at the entrance to the Outjo Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Duo appears in court at Keetmanshoop on murder charges

Suzith Tjitaura

Okahandja woman allegedly stabs boyfriend to death

Mulisa Simiyasa

OUTJO - Mandrax tablets found on suspects arrested in Outjo. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Suspected drug dealers arrested in Outjo

Foreign national implicated in baby’s death

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

Woman allegedly raped at Karasburg

Suzith Tjitaura

KOMBAT, 21 July 2021 - The main entrance to the Kombat Mine in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Six-year-old girl dies in accident near Kombat

Mulisa Simiyasa

/Khomanin community stands firm after petition handover at Parliament fails

Man allegedly rapes younger sister in Omusati Region

Woman dies in tractor accident at Aussenkehr

Suzith Tjitaura

Woman dies in accident on Keetmanshoop-Koës road

Suzith Tjitaura

KATIMA MULILO, 11 November 2024 – The Head of the Namibian Police Force’s Traffic Unit in the Zambezi Region, Chief Inspector Doreen Limota. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi Police register two accidents involving underage drivers

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 23 FEBRUARY 2014 - Some of the drugs which the Namibian Police destroyed on Friday. The dagga was worth about N.dollars 2.4 million and mandarx and crack cocaine N.dollars 25 000. ( Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Namibians top illicit drug related arrests list

Toddler allegedly drowns in bucket of water at Oitiyitoka village

MARIENTAL, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Police Force casting their votes at Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Special voting process off to a good start

Zambezi special voting sees high turn-up: Simwanza

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 08 February 2022 - Public policy analyst and lecturer Dr Gerson Sindano. (Photo: Contributed)

Sindano happy with special election turnout at Rundu

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

Woman reportedly raped at Rundu's Queenspark residential area

Man dies in car accident near Karasburg

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK 12 February 2024 - Mayor of Windhoek Queen Kamati addressing concerns at City of Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Daniella Izaaks) NAMPA

City Police headquarters temporarily closed amid 18th anniversary celebrations

WINDHOEK 12 February 2024 - Mayor of Windhoek Queen Kamati addressing concerns at City of Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Daniella Izaaks) NAMPA

Windhoek municipal council committed to aiding City Police: Kamati

Police identify body found floating in Zambezi River

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Three suspected poachers killed in police shoot-out

Toddler dies in hut fire

Furniture worth N.dollars 30 000 stolen in housebreaking

GOBABIS, 21 November 2024 - Head of Community Policing Subdivision in Omaheke Region, Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke police share self-prevention measures

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Over 5 000 police officers to be deployed for elections

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Police Commander Sydney Philander. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap police to deploy officers for election

WALVIS BAY, 25 November 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Police in Erongo Region prepared for upcoming elections

Oshikoto police investigate alleged rape incident at Oshali village

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2015 - The last few voters being seated while waiting to cast their votes in the 2015 Regional Council and Local Authority Elections just after 21h00 at the Wanaheda Police Station in the Samora Machel Constituency. (Photo by: Edward Mumbuu) NAMPA

Wanaheda Police Station polling station slightly delayed

DORDABIS, 27 November 2024- The mobile polling station at the Dordabis police station. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Dordabis voting runs smoothly amid minor concerns

NKURENKURU, 28 November 2024 - Eight homesteads were destroyed in a storm at Katwitwi village in the Kavango West Region on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Eight homesteads destroyed by storm in Kavango West

Five-year-old drowns in water drum at Okambembe

Pastor arrested after two weeks on the run

Man dies after assault in Omusati Region

Angolan man arrested for alleged rape of minor boy

OSHAKATI, 02 December 2024 - The Bank of Namibia handed over gym equipment to Oshana NamPol on Monday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

BoN donates gym equipment to Oshana NamPol

Teen arrested for alleged rape of seven-year-old boy

Man allegedly commits suicide at Oshakati

Tragic collision in Opuwo claims four lives

Man stabbed to death at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

Teen dies in accidental shooting on farm

Charmaine Boois

Elderly man's lifeless body found in earth dam in Ohangwena

Man in shooting incident at Ongwediva arrested

Accident stats in Erongo concerning: Commissioner

Two commit suicide in Ohangwena

Minor girl on errand raped in Ohangwena

Gibeon man killed in alleged double stabbing incident

Charmaine Boois

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

Priest arrested for alleged drinking and driving at Sikindi

Minor dies from snake bite at Ohamandjanga village

Oshikoto accident claims three lives

OSHAKATI, 16 December 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured during the launch of the festive season operation. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana police launch festive season operation

Domestic worker destroys employer’s property

Zambezi region launches 'Operation Rainbow'

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Oshana NamPol promotes five reservists

GOBABIS, 20 December 2024- The Police Regional Commander for Omaheke Region, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze at the Omaheke Region Festive Season Operation 2024/2025.

(Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke NamPol launches festive safety campaign

Two men hospitalised following stabbing incident at Ongwediva

Man dies after alleged assault at Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

Rehoboth man reportedly stabbed to death

Charmaine Boois

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

Motor vehicle accidents claim three lives over weekend in Erongo

KATIMA MULILO, 23 December 2024 – 27-year old Likando Kangombe pictured when he made his first court appearance in October 2024. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

State withdraws murder charge against Zambian national

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

31-year-old man allegedly commits suicide at Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

Housebreaking incident recorded at Volstruisvlakte

Charmaine Boois

Minor boy dies from suspected poisoning

Mariental escapees rearrested, commissioner confirms

Charmaine Boois

Woman allegedly stabs boyfriend to death in Rehoboth

Charmaine Boois

Woman arrested for alleged rape of toddler

Pensioner run over by vehicle at Oshakati

Man attacked with panga in Ohangwena

Outjo police call for more social activities for youth

MARIENTAL, 03 January 2025 - A follow-up road safety operation was conducted in Mariental on Friday by the Roads Authority, the Namibian Police Force, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to traffic regulations and safer driving habits amongst road users. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Region intensifies road safety campaign ahead of schools reopening

Charmaine Boois

Omusati police arrest man for alleged murder of cousin

Toddler drowns in well at Eenhana

Man escapes from custody at Nkurenkuru

Man allegedly commits suicide at Keetmanshoop

Suzith Tjitaura

Mother arrested for alleged abuse of four-month-old baby

Charmaine Boois

Man allegedly commits suicide on farm near Gibeon

Charmaine Boois

Man flees after allegedly raping minor

Decrease in crime recorded in Kavango West during festive season

Nauyoma's remains retrieved from lake Guinas

Toddler allegedly drowns in bucket of water in Omusati

Six suicides recorded on Saturday

Man arrested for alleged possession of crocodile skin

B1 ROAD, 24 May 2020 - The body of a 31-year-old woman who died instantly in a road accident on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja being loaded in a police mortuary vehicle on Sunday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Pick-up with 11 occupants overturns near Otavi

Mulisa Simiyasa

Head-on collision in Kavango West leaves drivers and passengers injured

Man arrested following assault in Maltahöhe

Charmaine Boois

Woman allegedly stabs man to death in Oshikoto Region

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

Woman arrested for alleged possession of drugs worth over N.dollars 1.3 million

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK - The Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

Passenger arrested after bomb scare at HKIA

Decomposed body of missing Keetmanshoop man found

Suzith Tjitaura

HOSEA KUTAKO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 30 October 2019 - The entrance to the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

Bail granted to man accused of bomb threat at HKIA

Woman arrested for alleged possession of crystal meth appears in court

Suzith Tjitaura

KATIMA MULILO, 16 January 2025 - NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo (far right) has urged Zambezi police officers to work hard this year. He is seen with the Zambezi Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo (in blue) and other senior police officers. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Shikongo praises Zambezi officers, calls for hard work in 2025

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

ECN highlights property access as main challenge during Guinas by-election

TSINTSABIS, 14 January 2025 – Swapo’s candidate for the Guinas Constituency by-election, Moses Khumub pictured with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Oshikoto regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu during a mini-rally held at Tsintsabis. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Swapo to upgrade Tsintsabis to village council status: Amukwiyu

Nineteen hospitalised with suspected food poisoning at Rundu State Hospital

Woman dies in accident at Ekulo village

Ten-year-old boy allegedly kills cousin in Omusati

Fraudster steals over N.dollars 1 million from bank account

ONDANGWA, 20 January 2025 - Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo addressing trainees at the Ruben ‘Danger’ Ashipala Police Training Centre in the Oshana Region. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Shikongo urges trainees to remain committed

GROOTFONREIN, 04 August 2021 - Cannabis parcels which were found at a house in Omulunga township at Grootfontein on Wednesday evening. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Two suspected drug dealers arrested at Okondjatu

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIWARONGO, 06 March 2018 - The Namibian Police Force emblem. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo man in critical condition after being stabbed repeatedly

Mulisa Simiyasa

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

Two-month-old baby dies at Rundu

Police officer allegedly commits suicide at Onkumbula Police Station

Man who allegedly raped his daughter denied bail at Karasburg

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 21 January 2025 - Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) security officer, Joel Angula, was denied bail by the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court for his alleged involvement in the diamond heist that took place on Saturday, leaving two dead. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Namdia heist suspect denied bail

ONHELEIWA, 22 January 2024 - The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo speaking at the inauguration of the newly-built Onheleiwa Police Station in Omusati Region on Tuesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Shikongo inaugurates Omusati's Onheleiwa Police Station

Another accident recorded gravel road at Silikunga village

MARIENTAL, 22 January 2025 - Hardap police commissioner, John Mwatongwe. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mandrax most often seized drug in Hardap

Charmaine Boois

Man stabbed over N.dollars 20 at Ongwediva

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 appears in Katima Mulilo District Court

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 28 January 2025 - Sam Shololo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Shololo makes court debut

Servicing of land commences at Onyuulaye settlement

WINDHOEK, 28 January 2025 - Executive Director of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati.
(Photo: Contributed)

Misinformation on child removal case harmful: Nghipondoka-Robiati

Police officer arrested for alleged rape of inmate

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

Boy drowns in pond at Ndonga Linena

SWAKOPMUND, 29 January 2025 - The missing person’s report of 64-year old Katrina Paulina Booi, whose remains were recently discovered on the outskirts of Otjimbingue. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Three missing persons’ bodies discovered in Erongo

Man allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and threatened by seven man at Oniipa

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

Police operation leads to successful drug confiscation in Erongo

WALVIS BAY, 25 November 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo police commander warns against buying of stolen goods

Woman allegedly commits suicide in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

Over 140 rape cases recorded in Oshikoto in 2024

Toddler dies in freak accident in Oshikoto Region

Outjo man falls victim to 'magic money' scam

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Noordoewer Engen fraud accused appear in court

Suzith Tjitaura

Hardap crime rate drops in 2024

Charmaine Boois

Omuthiya learner dies during athletics

Pensioner stabs and kills boyfriend at Lüderitz

Suzith Tjitaura

OTJIWARONGO, 07 April 2015 – A 43-year-old truck driver and his 24-year-old male passenger died instantly in a fatal head-on collision of two trucks on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi road on Monday evening. Here members of the Otjiwarongo police mortuary load the body of the truck driver into the police van. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Two people die in collision between truck and ambulance near Otavi

Mulisa Simiyasa

RUNDU, 10 February 2025 - The Toyota seven-seater that collided head-on with the vehicle employees of the Namibia Correctional Services travelled in. (Photo: Contributed)

Four die in head-on collision at Shikenge village

RUNDU, 14 May 2020 - The consignments of alcohol smuggled in from Angola, as well as other counterfeit goods confiscated by the police at Rundu. (Photo: Contributed)

Man arrested at Bravo police checkpoint with alleged illicit goods

WINDHOEK, 15 February 2025 - A 38-year-old man was arrested in Windhoek on Friday after it was determined that he was the alleged owner of a parcel containing Ecstasy. (Photo: Contributed)

Police nab Angolan national for allegedly dealing in drugs

Man allegedly commits suicide at Keetmanshoop

Suzith Tjitaura

Woman allegedly drowns in river in Oshikoto Region

Man drowns in water pan at Okandiina village

Toddler drowns in water bucket

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Keetmanshoop murder suspect denied bail

Suzith Tjitaura

Woman electrocuted at guesthouse in Kavango West Region

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025- Mourners on the side of the road as they look on at the late Founding President Sam Nujoma's remains at Ondangwa. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Thousands gather at Etunda for Nujoma

Woman drowns in Orange River at Noordoewer

Suzith Tjitaura

Rape, sudden death incidents recorded in Mariental over weekend

Charmaine Boois

Man arrested for possession of object resembling assault rifle

Man commits suicide in front of sister

Man reportedly drowns at Ompugulu village

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Women arrested with drugs worth over N.dollars 100 000 remanded in custody at Keetmanshoop

Suzith Tjitaura

Taxi driver allegedly robbed by six attackers at Onethindi

Pensioner killed at Bravo in Kavango West Region

Man reportedly dies after getting stuck between shebeen iron bars

Man dies after allegedly being struck with bottle in Oshikoto Region

OTJIWARONGO, 02 March 2025 - Three people died in an accident on the B1 road near Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Sunday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

B1 road claims three lives north of Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIWARONGO, 06 March 2018 - The Namibian Police Force emblem. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Teen boy commits suicide at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

Karasburg man commits suicide by hanging

Suzith Tjitaura

Boy, 13, dies in well in Okahao Constituency

Items worth N.dollars 40 000 reportedly stolen at Oshakati

Eight-year-old boy allegedly raped in Ongwediva

ONDANGWA, 04 March 2025 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking at the commissioning of the Ondangwa motor vehicle clearance office on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NamPol urges cooperation with public

Tsumeb man charged with rape, violating Immoral Practices Act

Police recover stolen copper wire at Ondangwa

Man arrested for alleged attempted rape at Olumbongo location

Man reportedly stabbed to death in gang fight at Okangororosa

Woman wanted for alleged baby dumping incident at Ongwediva

WINDHOEK, 11 March 2025 - Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu, explains the process of confiscated drugs worth N.dollars 12.5 million. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Drugs worth over N.dollars 12.5 million destroyed

Kavango East police recover stolen drought relief items

Boy lost in Etosha National Park reunited with family

Man kills girlfriend, commits suicide

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

Boy allegedly stabbed to death over cellphone at Rundu

Boy hit, killed by vehicle at Oshifukwa village

Two arrested in alleged gang rape incident in Ohangwena

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2025 - ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick pictured with various stakeholders during the 'Thank a Trucker' event at the Keetmanshoop roadblock on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Frederick urges truck drivers to refrain from illicit activities

Suzith Tjitaura

OTJIWARONGO, 06 December 2024 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Commander of the Otjozondjupa Region, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa)

Otjozondjupa police urge caution amidst increased traffic volumes

Mulisa Simiyasa

Police retrieve body of man who drowned at Noordoewer

Suzith Tjitaura

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

Man allegedly hangs himself with wire at Shimpanda village

Man drowns in water pan at Onekwaya West village

Man allegedly killed by stepson in Kavango West

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

Former FNB employee granted bail for alleged theft of pensioner's money

Man allegedly stabs brother to death at Onkumbula

Two men arrested for allegedly raping a minor in Oshana Region

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

Man stabbed to death at Rundu

Man allegedly committs suicide at Oshalongo village

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

Two suspects arrested in murder case at Rundu

Mentally challenged man allegedly raped at Okandjeke village

Two men arrested for possession of large amounts of unexplained cash

Suzith Tjitaura

Minor allegedly raped by father in Oshikoto Region

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

Lightning strike kills three children at Katenture village

Large-scale cattle theft, slaughter leave Outjo farmers reeling

Teen arrested for alleged possession of illicit drugs at Tsumeb

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

Son allegedly kills father over witchcraft accusations

ARIAMSVLEI, 07 April 2025 – The cannabis that was allegedly found in possession of a South African national on Monday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Police arrest South African man with drugs worth N.dollars 1.3 million

Suzith Tjitaura

OUTJO, 03 April 2025 - Biltong made from stolen cattle hanged to dry on wires at a farm called Dagbreek, where Outjo farmers also discovered carcasses of stolen cattle. (Photo: Contributed)

No bail for Outjo stock theft accused

WALVIS BAY, 08 April 2025 - Inspector General of the Namibian Police Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Erongo Police Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, Swakop Uranium Mine Chief Executive Officer Lou Wei, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Deriou Benson photographed during the handover of equipment to the Tutaleni Police Station by Swakop Uranium on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

IG calls for stronger partnerships in crime prevention

Boy selling frogs dies when struck by car

SWAKOPMUND, 12 April 2025 - A 28-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday, at on Ondjamba Street, near Hanganeni School in Mondesa. A 28-year old woman sustained serious injuries during the incident. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakop man arrested for hit-and-run

Keetmanshoop man stabbed to death at Tseiblaagte

Suzith Tjitaura

Baby abandoned at Shoprite in Khorixas

Teen stabbed in Oshikoto Region

Mother comes forward to claim abandoned toddler

Tourist injured during robbery in Ongwediva

OSHAKATI, 10 December 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana police record increase in drunk driving cases during Easter

Man allegedly drowns in water pan at Omusati

Man commits suicide in Windhoek

Suzith Tjitaura

Police identify man washed ashore at Lüderitz

Suzith Tjitaura

Two caught for gang rape of woman

Woman allegedly murdered at Klein Aub

Charmaine Boois

Man arrested for allegedly raping pensioner in Kavango West

Security guard reportedly shoots, kills himself while on duty

OMUTHIYA, 07 May 2025 - The Namibian Police Force Inspector General Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo speaking during the engagement with junior officers on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

We will not allow criminals to roam freely: Shikongo

Two arrested with unpolished diamonds at Ariamsvlei

Suzith Tjitaura

Police officer arrested for murder of truck driver at Onhuno checkpoint

SWAKOPMUND, 13 MAY 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, NSA Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni photographed with different stakeholders at the opening of the high-level stakeholder meeting on enhancing the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) at Swakopmund on Tuesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Stakeholders call for urgent, data-driven fight against GBV

RUNDU, 13 May 2025 - The Rundu Town Council Technical department. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu Town Council closes 10 unregistered businesses

Learner allegedly rapes three minor girls at Keetmanshoop

Suzith Tjitaura

Man allegedly commits suicide at Karasburg

Suzith Tjitaura

GROOTFONTEIN, 20 May 2025 - British tourist Robert Douglas Brooks, who was arrested Sunday after he allegedly instructed San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in Tsumkwe West to undress and photographed them, has been denied bail by the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

British tourist accused of taking nude photos of San children denied bail

Mulisa Simiyasa

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

Missing hiker found safe in Fish River Canyon

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 22 May 2025 - Windhoek City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marceline Murapo. (Photo: Contributed)

Community boosts Windhoek security with CCTV camera donations

OSHAKATI, 23 May 2025 - Nearly 1800 cadet constables graduated at Oshakati on Friday. Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo handed over trophies for outstanding performances. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nearly, 1,800 police cadets graduate at Oshakati

OSHAKATI, 10 December 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana records 26 drowning cases in five months

Man dies in plane crash near Kalkrand

Charmaine Boois

Seven-year-old dies after being hit by pickup at Singalamwe village

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMUTHIYA, 11 June 2025 - Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Nangula Iifo. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iifo pledges community partnership in crime fight

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

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

Shikwambi warns public against spreading false information

OSHAKATI, 17 June 2025 - Members from Ministry of Fisheries assisted by regional operations members to round up culprits who fishing in sewerage pond behind NDF in Oshakati. (Photo: Contributed)

Illegal fishing operation leads to arrest and fines at Oshakati

NDIYONA, 21 June 2025- Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa speaking at a consultative meeting with key stakeholders at Ndiyona on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Mutorwa appeals for Kayova toxicology results to be availed

EENHANA, 30 June 2025- Former Governor of Ohangwena Region Sebastian Ndeitunga. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Ndeitunga open to future public service

Man arrested for girlfriend's murder in Bethanie District

Suzith Tjitaura

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

OSHAKATI- Oshana Namibian Police Force Head of Community Subdivision, Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Oshana NamPol warns against social media posts

Man arrested for alleged rape of teen girl at Wini village

Namibian Police report alarming spike in fatal fires

Mass slaughter accused remain in custody while investigations continue

Over N.dollars 100 000 worth of items reported stolen at Oniihandi

RUNDU, 18 July 2025 - Representatives from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Oofice of the Ombudsman. (Photo Contributed) NAMPA

KAS and Ombudsman to host human rights training in Rundu

Woman dies after beer crate attack in Okahao

Operation Omushangwena launched

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

Drunk driving growing concern in Oshana: Sakaria

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

WINDHOEK, 07 November 2024 - Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu (Photo: Contributed)

Use of deadly force should be last resort: Iipumbu

Fatal accident claims one life near Omuthiya

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.

Oshikoto domestic violence and rape cases increased: Kathindi

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

ONGWEDIVA,16 August 2018 - Member of the preparatory committee of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), Andreas Uutoni (L) addresses the security guards who will be on duty during the 2018 OATF. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

OATF tightens security measures

SWAKOPMUND, 20 August 2025 - Youth volunteers from the Swakopmund neighbourhood watch. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Street kids, noise pollution irk Swakopmund residents

OSHIKANGO - Illegal fuel smugglers from Angola crossing the canal in Angola into Namibia. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia loses N.dollars 300 million annually to fuel smuggling

KATIMA MULILO, 13 March 2025 - NamPol Spokesperson and Head of Community Policing in the Zambezi Region, Inspector Kisco Sitali.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Man, 36, commits suicide in Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 30 August 2025 (NAMPA)- A car collision involving members of the Namibia Police and the Namibia Correctional Service occurred on Saturday along the B1 road between Mariental and Kalkrand, resulting in several fatalities.
(Photo:contributed)
NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to families of fatal Mariental crash victims

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2019 - Deputy Minister of Safety and Security, Daniel Kashikola. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Kashikola seriously injured in head-on collision near Rundu

MARIENTAL, 30 August 2025 (NAMPA)-The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab held a regional briefing on Saturday evening with key stakeholders in response to the tragic road accident that claimed 15 lives, including 13 uniformed officers and two civilians on the B1 road near Mariental on Saturday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap leadership unites in solidarity following fatal road crash

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 31 August 2025 - Sergeant Eustance Simasiku Matongo, 34, a member of the Walvis Bay Investigation Unit who was allegedly shot by a suspected robber at Walvis Bay. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Police officer shot on duty identified

Man fatally stabbed in bar fight at Ondangwa

OPUWO, 08 September 2025 - Various stakeholders assembled in Opuwo on Monday to witness the launch of Operation Katjavivi, named in honor of the outgoing Kunene Police Regional Commander, Commissioner James Karungojo Katjavivi Nderura, while also recognizing his steadfast commitment to the police force. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Opuwo pays tribute to Commissioner Nderura

Uakutura Kambaekua