Also known as: Namibia Police · The Namibian Police Force · Namibia Police Inspector-General
Namibian law enforcement agency responsible for policing, public safety, and crime investigation nationwide, active in missing person appeals, road safety campaigns, and drug enforcement operations.
The Police Women Network in Oshana Region marked its 16th year as the Namibian Police Force continues efforts to promote gender equality and women's advancement in its ranks. Oshana has 625 female police officers and now includes two female deputy commissioners in strategic roles, alongside numerous female chief inspectors and station commanders.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Police Women Network in Oshana Region marked its 16th year as the Namibian Police Force continues efforts to promote gender equality and women's advancement in its ranks. Oshana has 625 female police officers and now includes two female deputy commissioners in strategic roles, alongside numerous female chief inspectors and station commanders.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government has begun phased implementation of Vision April 2026, an initiative to transform public healthcare by improving accessibility, quality and citizen confidence. The programme, which mandates senior government officials to use public facilities starting April 2024, includes infrastructure upgrades, N$239 million in medical equipment procurement and recruitment of 2,307 health workers, with expansion to additional facilities planned for 2027.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Police intercepted a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday and recovered 104 parcels of skunk cannabis valued at N$5.4 million hidden in its compartments. The suspected driver, a Namibian male, fled the scene when border officials detected the contraband, and investigations are ongoing.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Namibia's Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order preventing those accused in the Fishrot corruption case from accessing forfeited assets, rejecting an appeal by former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo. The court found that the Anti-Corruption Commission had proper authority to conduct the investigation and that the restraint order remains valid pending the outcome of the criminal trial, which is scheduled to recommence in March 2026.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The 15th Ruacana annual Easter tournament attracted thousands of visitors and 99 teams over the weekend, drawing crowds and vendors to the small border town. Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu said the event demonstrates how sport can unite communities and stimulate local economic growth through spending on accommodation, transport, and services, though some vendors reported police breathalyser operations near the venue discouraged customers.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Livestock theft in Namibia's Zambezi region reached N$4.2 million in 2025, with rustlers suspected to be from Zambia raiding farms along the Kamenga-Liselo border. Police recorded 149 cases and arrested 35 suspects, though recovery rates remain low, and authorities warn some rustlers are armed and have insider knowledge of local cattle posts.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force has appealed for assistance in finding 27-year-old Taleinge Shiyukifeni Natangwe, missing since 25 December 2025 from Okahandja Park in Katutura, and 22-year-old Beata Matheus, last seen on 9 March 2026 at Okuryangava Stop-and-Shop bus stop. Family efforts to locate both individuals have been unsuccessful, and police are requesting anyone with information to contact Detective Inspector Sinvula.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police in Khomas Region are appealing for public assistance in locating 26-year-old Romeo Ronald Nuseb, who was last seen in Katutura on 18 March 2026 and was reportedly travelling to Oranjemund for a job opportunity but never arrived. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Inspector Christoph or his mother Sylvia at provided phone numbers.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has issued a public safety appeal for the upcoming national holidays in March, April, and May, calling on residents and visitors to drive responsibly, avoid speeding and alcohol-impaired driving, and exercise caution. Inspector General Lt Gen Joseph Shikongo said the force will intensify operations nationwide to maintain law and order.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →