Also known as: deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · deputy commissioner Shikwambi · police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · Deputy Commissioner
Kauna Shikwambi — Namibian Police Force deputy commissioner who addressed allegations regarding inmate food shortages at Otjomuise Police Station.
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The Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the decomposed body of 47-year-old Timbo was discovered with visible injuries on Sunday
“"The decomposed body of 47-year-old Timbo was discovered with visible injuries at the facility on Sunday," she says.”
Body found in city water facility identifiedWindhoek Observer
Kauna Shikwambi described the allegations as false and misleading
“Nampol spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi described the allegations as false and misleading.”
Nampol rejects Otjomuise food shortage claimsWindhoek Observer
Kauna Shikwambi rejected allegations and insisted on police commitment to transparency
“In response, Nampol spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi rejected the allegations and insisted the force remains committed to "fairness, transparency and professionalism".”
Police denies Okondjatu shooting cover-upInformanté
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi issued a statement rejecting allegations of covering up a police shooting incident
“In a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, NamPol said the incident occurred at Okondjatu Settlement on 4 May 2026 after police officers responded to reports of a man allegedly attacking members of the public indiscriminately.”
Police refutes claims of covering up shooting incidentThe Namibian
Deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said suspect allegedly forced his way into house before attacking victims
“National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday said the suspect (30) allegedly forced his way into the house before attacking the victims.”
Man arrested over killing of grandmother, injuring minorThe Namibian
Deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said a criminal case has been opened and is under investigation
“In a media response issued on Wednesday, national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said a criminal case has been opened and is currently under investigation.”
State House CCTV footage withheld as investigation continuesWindhoek Observer
Kauna Shikwambi did not directly address whether Shikongo remains entitled to salary and benefits during suspension
“Responding to questions from the media, Nampol spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi did not directly address whether Shikongo remains entitled to his salary and benefits during the suspension.”
Nampol tight lipped on Shikongo’s suspension benefitsThe Namibian
National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the incident happened between 00h00 and 01h00 on 1 May near the railway line at Omuthiya
“National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the incident happened between 00h00 and 01h00 on 1 May near the railway line at Omuthiya while the suspect was walking with his girlfriend.”
Man shoots attacker pretending to be drunkThe Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi stated police intercepted truck conveying cannabis valued over N$1 million towards Keetmanshoop
“"Following an intelligence-led operation, it is alleged that the police intercepted a truck conveying cannabis valued at over N$1 million towards Keetmanshoop," national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says.”
Three in custody after N$1 million cannabis bust near KeetmanshoopThe Namibian
Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the shift in a media statement on Tuesday
“Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the shift in a media statement on Tuesday.”
Sakaria to guard presidentTwo men were found dead in separate incidents in Windhoek and Nkurenkuru over the weekend. Police say no foul play is suspected in either case and investigations are ongoing.
Two men found dead in separate suspected suicides reflects ongoing public health and mental health crisis in Namibia.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Two men were found dead in separate incidents in Windhoek and Nkurenkuru over the weekend. Police say no foul play is suspected in either case and investigations are ongoing.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Nine men allegedly raped a 25-year-old woman at knife point near NamWater houses in Okahandja early Sunday morning; the suspects fled when vehicle lights approached, and the victim was taken to hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police have confirmed formal identification of four victims from a Desert Air crash on 10 May, and their bodies are being released to funeral undertakers for repatriation to Germany. The victims—three German tourists and the pilot—were recovered from a crash site in a steep mountain gorge after difficult rescue operations involving specialist forces and a helicopter.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Angolan nationals, aged 17 and 25, allegedly raped a nine-year-old Namibian girl on separate occasions at Mburundu village in Kavango West on Friday. In a separate incident, a 26-year-old Namibian man was arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl at Katutura in the Shandumbala location.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three separate murder incidents over the weekend: a man fatally stabbed during a gang-related altercation in Swakopmund's Mondesa area on Friday night; a 33-year-old man arrested in Windhoek's Wanaheda area in connection with the death of his 31-year-old girlfriend, allegedly stabbed with a kitchen knife following an argument; and a third incident in Gobabis (details not fully provided in source).
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A female foetus estimated at six to seven months development was found wrapped in a plastic bag in a municipal skip bin in Khomasdal on Saturday morning. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A body was discovered at Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday, prompting the Residents and Ratepayers Association to demand laboratory results on tap water safety. The Windhoek Municipality has assured the public that the city's water is safe, noting the body was found at the initial screening stage of the treatment process.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A decomposed body found in a machine at Gammas Water Care Works in Windhoek on Sunday has been identified as 47-year-old Euhudt Timbo, who is suspected to have been murdered and washed through the drainage system. Police say no suspects have been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force has rejected allegations by social justice activist Michael Amushelelo that trial-awaiting inmates at Otjomuise Police Station have gone weeks without food. Nampol spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi stated that inmates receive meals three times per day and acknowledged occasional challenges with quantities or supplier delays, while noting that families are permitted to bring food during designated visiting days.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Police Force denied allegations of concealing details about a shooting incident at Okondjatu settlement on 4 May in Otjozondjupa region, where officers shot and injured a suspect armed with a machete in what police described as self-defence. The incident has renewed public debate around police use of force and the credibility of internal investigations.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force has rejected allegations by activist Michael Amushelelo that it attempted to conceal a shooting incident at Okondjatu Settlement on 4 May 2026. According to police, officers shot a suspect in the leg and abdominal area after he attacked them with a machete during an arrest attempt; the suspect is in stable condition and an attempted murder case has been registered.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
An 83-year-old woman was killed and a 4-year-old boy seriously injured in an alleged attack at Ondiyamande village in Oshana region on Friday. The suspect, the woman's 30-year-old grandson, was arrested on Saturday and is expected to appear in Oshakati Magistrate's Court on Monday; police say he smashed a window and forced entry into the house while the victims slept, and the motive remains under investigation.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The family of Giano Seibeb, accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident and wants answers on how he escaped Windhoek Central Hospital's mental health centre where he had been admitted. The incident led President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to suspend police inspector general Joseph Shikongo.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Police say CCTV footage from an incident in which Giano Seibeb was found naked at State House will not be released while investigations are ongoing. A criminal case has been opened; the chief of presidential security has been reassigned, and police say no further details can be provided while the matter is sub-judice.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An attempted murder case was opened in Omuthiya after a man shot an assailant who approached him and his girlfriend while pretending to be drunk; both the shooter and attacker sustained serious injuries and were admitted to hospitals.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Police intercepted a truck carrying cannabis valued at over N$1 million on the Grunau road outside Keetmanshoop on Friday, resulting in the arrest of three men aged 36, 41, and 47.
5 May 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 reported multiple serious incidents over the past weekend, including suspected suicides, attempted murders, rape, and stock theft across the country. Specific incidents included suspected suicides in Walvis Bay, Ohangwena, and Windhoek, stabbing attacks in Otavi and Lüderitz, and a death from a lightning strike in Keetmanshoop.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are seeking information on an unknown suspect who allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old in the neck at DRC location in Swakopmund on Friday at 21h00; no arrests have been made and the motive is unknown.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating six housebreaking cases recorded across Namibia over the weekend, with stolen items valued at approximately N$218 000 across incidents in Windhoek, Khomasdal, Outapi, Outjo, and Katima Mulilo. No arrests have been made in most cases, and few items have been recovered, prompting police to urge homeowners to increase vigilance and security measures.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Six months after Keetmanshoop resident Juanita Karolus was found murdered in Windhoek, police have made no arrest despite ongoing investigations. Activists and the family are calling for improved police capacity and investigation to address mounting cold cases.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Pedestrian fatalities in Namibia increased to 47 in the first three months of 2026 from 41 in the same period last year, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, even as overall pedestrian-related crashes and injuries declined. Police and transport operators cite intoxication, inattention, and poor road conditions as contributing factors, with authorities calling for targeted safety measures in high-risk regions.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three rape cases across Namibia: a nine-year-old girl assaulted in Eenhana, a 26-year-old woman raped in Lüderitz (suspect arrested), and a 48-year-old woman attacked in Dordabis (suspect at large). Police also seized cannabis valued at N$5.45 million at the Noordoewer border and recorded several suspected suicides.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A culpable homicide case has been registered after Omaheke regional police commander Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze struck a pedestrian in Witvlei on 4 April. The victim, Otto Giovani Daniel, aged 23, was killed in the collision; police say he was walking in the middle of the road at the time, and investigations are ongoing.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian man fled after police detected 104 parcels of cannabis worth an estimated N$5.45 million hidden in a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday; the suspect remains at large and police are continuing their investigation.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, 43, and his 14-year-old son died Friday when their vehicle overturned on the Otjiwarongo-Okakarara road after a rear tyre burst. Colleagues remembered him as a sharp-minded, articulate, and humorous legislator with a passion for farming.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 42-year-old woman was arrested at Aus in the ǁKharas region after allegedly raping a 58-year-old woman at Khaubeb location on 3 April. Both were taken to Lüderitz State Hospital for medical examination and completion of a rape kit, according to national police.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police have issued a nationwide advisory for the Easter long weekend (3–6 April 2026), warning of increased criminal activity and road incidents during the period. The force will intensify patrols and roadblocks, and urges the public to remain vigilant against property crime, fraud, and road hazards.
3 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police will increase patrols, crime prevention operations and roadblocks from 3–6 April during the Easter period, when criminal activities typically rise and traffic volumes increase. The national police spokesperson urged the public to remain vigilant against theft and fraud, and cautioned drivers to follow road safety rules.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →