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 Namibian Police Force recorded three deaths over the weekend after separate lightning strikes in Divundu, Ntara village, and Okongo in the Kavango and Ohangwena regions. Police have urged residents to exercise caution during thunderstorms and avoid seeking shelter under trees or remaining in open spaces during lightning.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force recorded three deaths over the weekend after separate lightning strikes in Divundu, Ntara village, and Okongo in the Kavango and Ohangwena regions. Police have urged residents to exercise caution during thunderstorms and avoid seeking shelter under trees or remaining in open spaces during lightning.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Omaheke region held its inaugural Career Fair at Gobabis showgrounds, attracting about 1,500 learners from seven constituencies to explore education and career pathways. Education director Constance Wantenaar described the event as successful and a bridge between aspiration and opportunity, supported by universities, training institutions, banks, and government partners.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force reported two sexual assault cases over the weekend: one in Okakarara on February 27, where a 26-year-old man allegedly dragged a 22-year-old woman from a bar and raped her (suspect arrested), and another in Katima Mulilo on the same date, where a suspect allegedly attacked a 22-year-old woman along a road; that suspect remains at large.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has raised concern over a sharp increase in road crashes and deaths, with statistics for January to February 2026 showing a 50% rise in fatalities and 23% increase in injuries compared to the same period in 2024. Police attribute crashes to speeding, driving under the influence, fatigue, and reckless driving, and say they will intensify enforcement and awareness campaigns while emphasizing road safety as a shared responsibility.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
A 30-year-old Windhoek resident, Asser Pendapala Nendongo, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting bar bouncer David Mbida point blank over a N$30 entrance fee. Mbida died at a local hospital following the shooting incident on Friday night; the suspect later handed himself over to police.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
A clinical psychologist says pressure on Namibian young men to be strong providers, combined with cultural norms discouraging emotional expression, is driving a mental health crisis marked by depression, anxiety, and suicide. Between January and March this year, 108 of 124 suicides in Namibia were men, with alcohol abuse, unemployment, and relationship breakdowns cited as contributing factors.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Police in Erongo have arrested 221 suspects in drug-related cases since October 2025, confiscating narcotics and illicit substances valued at N$2.5 million, according to the regional NamPol commissioner. The force has registered 178 cases and appealed to the public to report suspected drug operations, noting that dealers often use vulnerable people to distribute drugs.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force in Erongo Region is appealing for assistance in locating 36-year-old Ndeshimona Gedeon, who is wanted in connection with a motor vehicle theft case. She is believed to be in Windhoek or Oshakati, and the public is urged to contact the investigating officers with any information.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
Senior police and media figures say journalists covering the President and other high-level events must balance scrutiny with professional conduct and respect for security protocols, while security authorities should establish designated media areas rather than restrict access entirely. Both sides are urged to cooperate through regular dialogue and mutual respect to protect democratic processes without compromising press freedom.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force's Criminal Investigation Unit in Katutura is appealing for information to locate 25-year-old Josef Haggai Nangolo, who is wanted in connection with theft under false pretences and is believed to be in the Windhoek area.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →