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Namibian Police Force

Also known as: Namibia Police · The Namibian Police Force

National law enforcement organization in Namibia responsible for policing, public safety, and security operations nationwide.

2025-01-152026-06-08
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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Namibian Police Force commended for continued efforts and professionalism in investigation

    Source

    “We commend and sincerely thank the Namibian Police Force for their continued efforts, professionalism, and dedication throughout this complex investigation.”

    Namdia employee arrested in diamond heist case

  3. Informanté

    Namibian Police Force received commendation from Namdia for continued efforts and professionalism in investigation

    Source

    “She, in conclusion, commended and sincerely thanked the Namibian Police Force for their continued efforts, professionalism and dedication throughout the complex investigation.”

    Namdia announces arrest of one more staff member for diamond heist

  4. Informanté

    Namibian Police Force called on parents, guardians, teachers and public to exercise heightened vigilance as schools reopen

    Source

    “THE Namibian Police Force has called on parents, guardians, teachers and the public to exercise heightened vigilance as schools reopen for the new academic year, warning of safety risks around school premises and an increase in fraud scams linked to school placements and accommodation.”

    Nampol calls for child safety as school year begins

  5. Informanté

    Namibian Police Force warned that fraud and scam cases typically increase during school registration period

    Source

    “The Namibian Police Force also warned that fraud and scam cases typically increase during the school registration period.”

    Nampol calls for child safety as school year begins

  6. New Era

    Namibian Police seized more than one million kilograms of cannabis

    Source

    “The Namibia Police say it seized more than one million kilograms of cannabis and arrested 222 suspects during nationwide drug operations conducted last month.”

    Over 200 arrested for drug possession

  7. New Era

    Namibian Police arrested 222 suspects during nationwide drug operations

    Source

    “The Namibia Police say it seized more than one million kilograms of cannabis and arrested 222 suspects during nationwide drug operations conducted last month.”

    Over 200 arrested for drug possession

  8. Informanté

    Namibian Police Force announced it arrested 222 suspects in relation to drug busts during December 2025

    Source

    “The Namibian Police Force has announced that it has arrested a total of 222 suspects in relation to drug busts during December 2025.”

    222 arrested in Namibia December drug busts

  9. New Era

    Namibian Police Force renewed call for strict adherence to road traffic laws

    Source

    “The Namibian Police Force has renewed its call for strict adherence to road traffic laws as the festive season draws to a close and daily traffic volumes begin to increase across the country.”

    Police urge road safety compliance to curb accidents

  10. New Era

    Namibian Police Force emphasised that speeding remains one of the leading causes of traffic crashes

    Source

    “The Namibian Police emphasised that speeding remains one of the leading causes of traffic crashes, calling on motorists to respect legal speed limits in order to maintain vehicle control and reduce the severity of accidents.”

    Police urge road safety compliance to curb accidents

  11. New Era

    Namibian Police Force is compiling incident report and investigating

    Source

    “He said the police are still busy compiling the incident report and investigating to determine what really transpired in that part of the region.”

    Man struck by lightning at Muyako
Politics

Iipumbu warns border security failures eroding public trust

The News

Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has warned that inconsistent decision-making, weak discipline and communication failures within the security cluster are eroding public trust in Namibia's frontline services. She made the remarks during a regional ministerial staff meeting in Katima Mulilo, bringing together officials from Immigration, the Namibian Police Force and the Namibian Correctional Service to inspect border posts and ministry projects in the Zambezi region.

Why it matters

The Home Affairs Minister warns that border security failures are eroding public trust in frontline services, highlighting governance challenges.

1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

  1. Iipumbu warns border security failures eroding public trust

    Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has warned that inconsistent decision-making, weak discipline and communication failures within the security cluster are eroding public trust in Namibia's frontline services. She made the remarks during a regional ministerial staff meeting in Katima Mulilo, bringing together officials from Immigration, the Namibian Police Force and the Namibian Correctional Service to inspect border posts and ministry projects in the Zambezi region.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. PM Ngurare defends President Nandi-Ndaitwah's right to full two terms

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should be allowed to serve her full two constitutional terms without distraction from succession debates, which he called premature and deliberately designed to undermine the administration.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 18 May

  1. Nampol dismisses activist's claims of inmate food shortages

    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 →

  2. Police denies cover-up allegations in Okondjatu shooting

    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 →

  3. Police denies cover-up claim over officer shooting incident

    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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. IPC condemns fatal shooting of man with mental illness

    The Independent Patriots for Change condemned the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old man from Oshana region at Otjiwarongo, calling the killing a citizen with mental illness who needed medical attention. The party called for an independent investigation and the establishment of an independent police complaints authority, arguing police should not investigate their own conduct.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Suspension of police inspector general leaves public confused

    The 12-month suspension of Namibia's inspector general of police, lieutenant general Joseph Shikongo, has created a vacuum of official information, allowing rumors to proliferate about alleged breaches at State House and other unverified claims. The Windhoek Observer editorial argues that the lack of clear, timely communication from top officials has bred public confusion and mistrust.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Venaani defends President's constitutional authority to hire and fire

    PDM leader McHenry Venaani said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has the constitutional authority to dismiss senior officials without necessarily giving public explanations, in response to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Venaani argued that leaders make key decisions based on sensitive information unavailable to the public.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Major General Anne-Marie Nainda appointed acting police inspector general

    Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for one year, effective immediately, replacing Joseph Shikongo. She brings decades of experience in national and international policing, including roles as Deputy Inspector-General, INTERPOL Executive Committee member representing Africa, and previous assignments in regional command and INTERPOL specialized positions.

    6 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Opposition groups criticise political dominance at national commemoration events

    Opposition leaders say Cassinga Day and Workers' Day have become political mobilisation events for Swapo rather than state occasions reflecting national unity, citing concerns about the presence of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe and the absence of national institutions at these public holidays.

    6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. President appoints Major General Nainda as Acting Inspector General

    President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, effective immediately, for a one-year term. She replaces Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo and is described as a seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience in senior command roles.

    5 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Oshana police celebrates 16 years of women advancement

    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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. Government launches Vision April 2026 healthcare reform initiative

    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 →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NamPol seizes N$5.4 million cannabis at Noordoewer

    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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. Police commander charged in fatal Witvlei vehicle collision

    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 →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Supreme Court upholds freeze on Fishrot corruption saga assets

    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 →

  2. Easter sports tournament boosts Ruacana's local economy

    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 →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Zambezi livestock theft hits N$4.2m as cross-border rustling surges

    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 →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Police seek public help locating two missing Katutura residents

    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 →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Police seek help locating missing Katutura man Romeo Nuseb

    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 →

Friday 20 March

  1. Police urge safety during Independence Day, Easter holidays

    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 →

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 →

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