Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
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Organization

Namibian Police

Also known as: the force · The Namibian Police · police · inspector general · Uganda Police · Police in the Erongo Region · police force

Law enforcement agency conducting patrols, drug seizures, tourism safety initiatives, and firearm confiscations across Namibia.

Society

Woman arrested after taking toddler at Okahao

The News

Namibian Police in Omusati arrested a 26-year-old Angolan woman for allegedly kidnapping a 16-month-old boy on Tuesday at Okahao. The child was found and the suspect arrested on Wednesday following an intensive search; the child's mother had asked the suspect to hold the infant while retrieving a missing shoe, but the suspect and child were gone upon her return.

Why it matters

Child abduction case in Omusati with a successful recovery demonstrates serious public safety concerns and swift police response.

17 hours ago · Informanté →

Yesterday

  1. Woman arrested after taking toddler at Okahao

    Namibian Police in Omusati arrested a 26-year-old Angolan woman for allegedly kidnapping a 16-month-old boy on Tuesday at Okahao. The child was found and the suspect arrested on Wednesday following an intensive search; the child's mother had asked the suspect to hold the infant while retrieving a missing shoe, but the suspect and child were gone upon her return.

    17 hours ago · Informanté →

  2. CPBN strengthens appointment procedures for bid evaluation committee members

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced strengthened procedures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, requiring applicants to possess accredited qualifications, valid certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessment. The enhanced process aims to promote integrity, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.

    23 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Police destroy 360 illicit firearms collected since September

    The Namibian Police destroyed 360 firearms and 80 rounds of ammunition this week, from a collection that began in September 2024. The weapons, largely voluntarily surrendered during amnesty periods and undocumented, included rifles and pistols, as part of efforts to remove illegal firearms from circulation and promote public safety.

    22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Accused in prosecutor attack claims uncle used him without knowledge

    Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Health ministry under multiple corruption investigations by ACC

    The Anti-corruption Commission is investigating multiple cases of theft and fraud within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which also launched its own internal investigation after discovering alleged stock manipulation and diversion of pharmaceutical supplies within the Central Medical Stores. The ministry has reassigned implicated staff members pending investigation outcomes.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Government police recruitment plan aims to boost public safety

    The Namibian welcomes the government's decision to recruit more police officers to fill vacancies left by attrition and resignations. The editorial argues that increased staffing could reduce crime, improve investigations, and strengthen community trust, though it acknowledges concerns about the civil service wage bill.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. CPBN introduces stricter requirements for bid evaluators

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced new measures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, including requirements for accredited qualifications, police clearance certificates, and mandatory training and competency assessments. The reforms aim to address longstanding concerns about transparency, capacity gaps, and delays in public procurement evaluations.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Namibia tightens qualification rules for procurement bid evaluators

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced stricter procedures for appointing bid evaluation committee members, requiring accredited qualifications, police certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessments to ensure integrity and transparency in public procurement.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Man killed in donkey cart accident in Omusati region

    A 28-year-old man died when his donkey cart hit a tree stump and overturned in Otamanzi village on Sunday morning. His passenger sustained slight injuries, according to Omusati police.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Supreme Court upholds asset seizure in Fishrot corruption case

    Namibia's Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by three Fishrot accused—former attorney general Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, and Pius Mwatelulo—challenging the prosecutor general's use of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act to seize their assets. The court upheld the High Court's restraint order covering bank funds, properties, vehicles, and luxury goods, finding that the prosecutor general may rely on Anti-Corruption Commission evidence rather than police investigations alone.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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