Also known as: commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo · commissioner Sakuwa-Neo
Zambezi regional police commander and National Police Commissioner who oversees law enforcement operations and public safety reporting in Namibia.
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New Era
Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo said the Angolans were allegedly found in possession of 11.94 kg cannabis valued at N$597 000
“NamPol's Kavango West regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, said the Angolans, a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were allegedly found in possession of cannabis weighing 11.94 kg at around 17h00, with the illicit goods carrying a value of N$597 000.”
Police seize nearly 12 kg of cannabis at NankuduNew Era
Kavango West police commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo reported that Kandandu encountered an elephant that chased and trampled him multiple times
“Evidence at the scene, including massive footprints surrounding the body, indicated that Kandandu had encountered an elephant that chased and then trampled him multiple times,'' said Kavango West police commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.”
Jumbo tramples man to deathThe Namibian
Police regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo reported that the incident occurred at around 04h00 when the deceased and his wife were walking to their crop field
“According to police regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo, the incident occurred at around 04h00 when the deceased, Thomas Kandandu, and his wife were walking to their crop field.”
Man trampled to death by elephant in Kavango WestNew Era
Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo told Nampa the incident occurred around 11h00 while Kakuvi and three other children were tending to cattle near the river
“Kavango West Police Regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, told Nampa the incident occurred around 11h00 while Kakuvi and three other children, aged eight to 14, were tending to cattle near the river.”
Nine-year -old girl killed in crocodile attackNew Era
Sakuwa-Neo stated the crocodile attacked the child by whipping her with its tail before disappearing into deep water with her
“"The crocodile attacked the child by whipping her with its tail before disappearing into deep water with her," Sakuwa-Neo stated.”
Nine-year -old girl killed in crocodile attackThe Namibian
Regional police commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo states the crocodile attacked by whipping the child with its tail before disappearing into deep water
“"The crocodile attacked the child by whipping her with its tail before disappearing into deep water with her," Sakuwa-Neo states.”
Girl (9) killed in crocodile attack at Kavango WestThe Namibian
Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed the incident of seven children eating toxic berries
“Kavango West police regional commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed the incident on Monday.”
Seven children in hospital after eating toxic berriesNew Era
Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo reported that Kasera died on the spot
“According to the Kavango West police regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, Kasera died on the spot.”
Lightning leaves one dead, injures anotherNew Era
Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed that a father and two children died after allegedly eating mutete
“The Kavango West regional police commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, in a police report, confirmed the recent reports of the said event.”
Father, son, daughter die after eating muteteThe Namibian
Julia Sakuwa-Neo said the deceased was taken to Rundu Intermediate State Hospital and died Sunday early hours
“"The deceased was taken to Rundu Intermediate State Hospital and there he lost his life in the early hours of Sunday," said Kavango West regional commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.”
Man accused of incest takes own lifeAn 18-year-old pupil died and six others, aged 17–21, were injured when an unlicensed driver swerved to avoid goats crossing the road in Zambezi region's Sachona area on Sunday, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver, 26, was arrested.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An 18-year-old pupil died and six others, aged 17–21, were injured when an unlicensed driver swerved to avoid goats crossing the road in Zambezi region's Sachona area on Sunday, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver, 26, was arrested.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three people died in a head-on collision between a station wagon and a truck in Namibia's Zambezi region on Saturday morning. The station wagon, carrying seven people, overturned after the collision; three others sustained serious injuries and one sustained minor injuries.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The San community in Bwabwata National Park, Zambezi region, says family members die while waiting for ambulances during medical emergencies. After three men were hit by a vehicle in August, one 90-year-old pensioner died while waiting five hours for an ambulance to arrive from Katima Mulilo, located 170–202 km away.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambezi regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has declared the 10-day phase two of Operation Zakawe, a joint police initiative spanning three regions, a success. During the August 3–12 operation involving multiple law enforcement entities, 1,454 illicit items were confiscated in the Zambezi region and traffic fines valued at N$59,500 were issued.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police recorded more than 18,500 gender-based violence cases countrywide during the 2025/26 financial year, according to police commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, who addressed the third Namibia National Women's Conference in Swakopmund. Sakuwa-Neo emphasized that law enforcement must strengthen victim-centred services and work with communities to prevent violence, noting that policing alone cannot eliminate the issue.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Joint operations by Namibian Police and community members in the Zambezi region recovered 17 head of cattle suspected stolen from Botswana, with one arrest made. The recoveries highlight concerns that Namibia is being used as a transit route by cattle rustlers moving livestock from Botswana to Zambia.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
The Zambezi regional police commander has proposed increasing fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, citing a surge in arrests—93 drivers arrested in the 2026/27 financial year compared to 26 in the previous year. She recommended additional measures including licence suspension for repeat offenders and improved road infrastructure.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Two fishermen, including 39-year-old Tokomelo Lunyanzo, went missing after illegally crossing the Liyanti River into Botswana on 9 June to fish in the Washanya River. His mother says the family has reported the incident to police but claim authorities have taken little action to locate them.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana regional police commander Naftal Sakaria is set to lead the unit protecting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, replacing commissioner Andreas Nelumbu. The appointment follows a police reshuffle conducted by inspector general Joseph Shikongo.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police in Kavango West intercepted nearly 12 kg of cannabis at Nankudu village on Friday, arresting two Angolan nationals. Hours later, officers arrested a Namibian male found with cannabis plants at Karanawa.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Thomas Kandandu, 74, was trampled to death by an elephant early Wednesday morning in Nduno village while he and his wife were heading to their crop field. The incident underscores escalating human-wildlife conflict in the region, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant during early morning and evening hours.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Thomas Kandandu, 74, was trampled to death by an elephant at Nduno Village in Kavango West during the early morning of Tuesday while walking to a crop field with his wife. Police regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed the incident occurred around 04h00, with elephant tracks found next to the body.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A nine-year-old girl, Anna Kasiku Kakuvi, died in a crocodile attack on Saturday morning at Mazwa village in Kavango West while washing her feet in the river with three other children tending cattle. Her body was later recovered and transported to Bunya mortuary.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Anna Kakuvi, 9, was killed on Saturday morning after a crocodile attacked her while she was washing her feet near a river in Mazwa village, Kavango West. The girl was tending cattle with three other children when the crocodile struck; her body was later recovered and police investigations are ongoing.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Seven children aged between 3 and 10 years from Nzinze village in Kavango West ate berries from a Jatropha Curcas tree on Saturday and were taken to Nankudu State Hospital. All children are in stable condition.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
A 21-year-old man was struck dead by lightning while herding cattle in Kanyikama village on Friday, and a 26-year-old woman was struck by lightning separately on the same day while weeding in a maize field in the same area, sustaining severe burns and undergoing treatment at Nankudu State Hospital.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
Police in Kavango West confirmed that a father and two children died after consuming mutete (traditional vegetables) and pap at Nzinze village in early January. Five family members fell ill after the meal; two survivors have been discharged while samples of the food were sent to the laboratory for investigation.
14 January 2026 · New Era →