International law enforcement organization coordinating manhunts, officer commemorations, and human trafficking investigations across Namibia and beyond.
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Informanté
INTERPOL leads a global initiative to recognise and remember police officers who died while serving their communities
“The commemoration, observed on 7 March, forms part of a global initiative led by INTERPOL to recognise and remember police officers who died while serving their communities.”
Namibia to commemorate International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police OfficersInformanté
Interpol is actively engaged in investigating known Trafficking in Persons syndicates
“In parallel, various stakeholders, including Interpol, are actively engaged in investigating known Trafficking in Persons (TIP) syndicates.”
Four rescued as 24 Namibians ensnared in human trafficking netNew Era
Interpol initiated a human trafficking investigation into the programme
“Interpol also initiated a human trafficking investigation into the programme.”
Alabuga attracts African girls … but SADC participation remains lowThe Namibian
Interpol led high-risk operation bringing Ndimande brothers to South Africa
“The brothers arrived at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban on Tuesday morning, in a high-risk operation led by Interpol in South Africa.”
Back home: Ndimande brothers arrive in South Africa to face AKA and Tibz murder chargesThe Namibian
Interpol issued warrant for Önal at Turkey's request
“In December 2023, Önal was arrested in the Netherlands on an Interpol warrant, issued at Turkey's request, which described him as the man "in charge of Falyali's money and finances" and claimed he was "one of the masterminds" of Falyali's murder.”
Inside the Global Online Betting Empire of a Slain Turkish Cypriot BusinessmanNearly a year after fugitive businessman Victor Malima fled across Namibia's borders amid the Namcor fuel scandal, authorities say an international manhunt is underway.
Interpol manhunt for fugitive Victor Malima keeps accountability focus on high-profile Namcor scandal aftermath.
18 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nearly a year after fugitive businessman Victor Malima fled across Namibia's borders amid the Namcor fuel scandal, authorities say an international manhunt is underway.
18 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for one year, effective immediately, replacing Joseph Shikongo. She brings decades of experience in national and international policing, including roles as Deputy Inspector-General, INTERPOL Executive Committee member representing Africa, and previous assignments in regional command and INTERPOL specialized positions.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
Research by Unicef shows that approximately 9% of internet-using Namibian children aged 12–17 — an estimated 20,000 children annually — experience online sexual exploitation or abuse. Police and justice sector officials are undergoing training to strengthen victim identification and enforcement efforts as digital exploitation increasingly involves sophisticated cross-border methods.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The government on Saturday honoured 17 police officers who have died in the line of duty over the past seven years during a commemoration of International Blue Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers. Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu said the officers lost their lives while serving the country and protecting communities.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force will join a global INTERPOL initiative on 7 March to commemorate fallen police officers, with activities in Windhoek including a street procession from Independence Stadium to the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College, the lowering of flags to half-mast, lighting of an eternal flame, and the laying of wreaths.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is investigating the alleged trafficking of 24 Namibians in Myanmar and Thailand, with four already facilitated to return. The government is prioritizing humanitarian aid and repatriation while investigations continue to verify whether individuals are trafficking victims or involved in other criminal circumstances.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it is monitoring 24 Namibian nationals identified as victims of human trafficking, with four already rescued from Malaysia and six others held in Myanmar by criminal networks. The ministry is prioritizing humanitarian aid and repatriation regardless of legal classification, and is collaborating with Interpol and regional authorities to dismantle trafficking syndicates and bring perpetrators to justice.
14 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Alabuga Start Programme, a Russian employment initiative offering free flights, housing, and training to young women, has attracted participants from over 70 countries including four from Namibia, but SADC recruitment remains low due to misinformation and geopolitical tensions. The programme has faced allegations of deceptive recruitment and labour trafficking for military drone assembly in Ukraine, which Russian officials have denied.
7 January 2026 · New Era →