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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Namibian Police Force

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.

Business

Puma Energy seeks court order to restore airport fuel operations

The News

Puma Energy Namibia has filed an urgent court application seeking restoration of its access and control over fuel facilities at Eros and Ondangwa Airports, which it claims were unlawfully seized by Namibia Airports Company and other respondents on 11 March. NAC argues the matter does not warrant urgent intervention and that it followed proper procurement procedures in awarding fuel supply services to competitor Central Oil Namibia.

19 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Puma Energy seeks court order to restore airport fuel operations

    Puma Energy Namibia has filed an urgent court application seeking restoration of its access and control over fuel facilities at Eros and Ondangwa Airports, which it claims were unlawfully seized by Namibia Airports Company and other respondents on 11 March. NAC argues the matter does not warrant urgent intervention and that it followed proper procurement procedures in awarding fuel supply services to competitor Central Oil Namibia.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. 22-month-old dies from sand asphyxiation in Omusati

    Police in Omusati are investigating the death of a 22-month-old boy who was allegedly smothered with sand by his two-year-old twin cousins while under minimal supervision in Ogongo constituency. No arrests have been made because the suspects are minors.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. SWAPO seeks court order to remove veterans camping outside headquarters

    Namibia's ruling party has filed a High Court application seeking removal of repatriated veterans who set up camp outside SWAPO's Windhoek headquarters, demanding release of funds and benefits allegedly promised over three decades ago. SWAPO's Secretary General said the party has found no UN documents proving funds were paid to SWAPO for distribution to returning exiles, and cited health and environmental hazards from the occupation.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. NamPol reports multiple drug arrests across Namibia

    The Namibian police force reported several drug-related arrests over the weekend, including suspects caught in possession and dealing of cannabis and mandrax tablets across towns including Lüderitz, Khorixas, Rehoboth, Kamanjab, Keetmanshoop, and Windhoek. NamPol spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi called on Namibians to partner with police to curb drug abuse and trafficking, which she described as a threat to youth, families, and communities.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. Road accidents killed 17 Namibian police officers since 2020

    The Namibian Police Force honoured 17 officers who died in the line of duty between 2020 and the present during an Interpol Blue Day ceremony, with most deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents, particularly among VIP Directorate members. Safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu highlighted the need for improved working conditions, mental health support, and enhanced training to address road safety risks and other challenges facing law enforcement.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Police seek public help tracing three women fraud suspects

    The Namibian Police Force in Erongo is searching for three women wanted in connection with fraud and money laundering involving N$280,410 in Swakopmund. The suspects are believed to be in Windhoek, and police are appealing for public assistance in locating them.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Namibia to honour fallen police officers with international remembrance

    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 →

Friday 6 March

  1. Plane crash kills researcher and pilot at Gobabeb

    A light aircraft crashed near the Gobabeb Research Centre on Wednesday evening, killing researcher Alan Wilson and pilot Neil Thomas Oakman. The two had taken off to search for animal collars in the dunes as part of oryx research in the Namib.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Multiple rape cases appear in Zambezi region courts

    New Era crime briefs report multiple rape cases in Zambezi region courts, including cases involving minors, with accused persons remanded in custody and investigations ongoing.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Omaheke Regional Council chair outlines continuity and advancement agenda

    Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council, said the new council will build on foundations laid by previous leadership, focusing on infrastructure development, basic service provision, and community empowerment while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsiveness to regional needs.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

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