Also known as: Namibia Police · The Namibian Police Force
Namibian law enforcement agency responsible for policing, investigations, and road safety operations across the country.
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Informanté
Namibian Police Force is appealing to the public for assistance in locating three women wanted for fraud and money laundering
“THE Namibian Police Force in the Erongo Region is appealing to the public for assistance in locating three women wanted in connection with a fraud and money laundering case in Swakopmund involving N$280,410.”
Police seek public’s help to trace three women wanted for fraud and money launderingInformanté
The Namibian Police Force (Nampol) will join police forces around the world in commemorating the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers
“THE Namibian Police Force (Nampol) will on Saturday join police forces around the world in commemorating the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers, with a series of activities planned in Windhoek to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.”
Namibia to commemorate International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police OfficersNew Era
Namibian Police Force alleges in charge sheet that Maiba raped a two-year-old girl
“The Namibian Police Force's (NamPol) charge sheet alleges that Maiba raped a two-year-old girl.”
Crime BriefsNew Era
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) recorded three deaths over the weekend from lightning strikes
“The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) recorded three deaths over the weekend after three people were reportedly struck by lightning in separate incidents.”
Lightning kills threeInformanté
Namibian Police Force reported two cases of sexual assault over the past weekend
“THE Namibian Police Force reported two cases of sexual assault over the past weekend in two different incidents.”
Two women raped over past weekendInformanté
Namibian Police Force raised concern over troubling rise in road crashes and fatalities since beginning of year
“THE Namibian Police Force has raised concern over a troubling rise in road crashes and fatalities recorded since the beginning of the year, warning that dangerous driving behaviour continues to claim lives and devastate families across the country.”
Police alarmed by surge in road fatalitiesInformanté
Namibian Police Force said statistics for 1 January to 22 February 2026 show 391 crashes, 694 injuries, 66 fatalities
“In a media statement issued, the police said statistics for the period 1 January to 22 February 2026 show that 391 crashes were recorded, resulting in 694 injuries and 66 fatalities.”
Police alarmed by surge in road fatalitiesNew Era
Namibian Police Force spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi reported that the suspect shot the victim and was arrested, firearm confiscated
“According to a crime report issued by Namibian Police Force spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred around 23h00 on Friday.”
‘Killed over N$30’New Era
Namibian Police Force released statistics showing 124 suicides between January and March, with 108 being men
“The statistics, recently released by the Namibian Police Force, painted a sobering picture of a nation amid a mental health crisis.”
A boychild’s silent battles … provider mentality drives men into suicideNew Era
Namibian Police Force confiscated drugs and illicit substances worth N$2.5 million
“During the raids, police confiscated drugs and other illicit substances with an estimated street value of N$2.5 million, while a total of 178 cases have been registered throughout the region.”
Erongo: Over 200 arrests in drug raids … N$2.5 million worth of narcotics confiscatedNampol in Usakos clarified that a roadblock on the gravel road between Usakos and Henties Bay was created by minors seeking attention from passing motorists and tourists to ask for food and money, not for robbery. The minors were warned in the presence of their parents, and police confirmed the road remains safe to use.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Nampol in Usakos clarified that a roadblock on the gravel road between Usakos and Henties Bay was created by minors seeking attention from passing motorists and tourists to ask for food and money, not for robbery. The minors were warned in the presence of their parents, and police confirmed the road remains safe to use.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
The National Assembly has clarified that police officers assigned to Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila are members of the Namibian Police Force deployed and controlled by police authorities, not recruited or employed by the Speaker or parliament. Their salaries are paid through the police establishment, and any assembly expenditure for official travel follows state finance procedures and does not create an employment relationship.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force reported the discovery of three lifeless bodies in different parts of the country over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found near the railway line in Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 22-year-old man found beside a road in Windhoek who succumbed to his injuries, and a 25-year-old man found near Otjiwanda Mall in Grootfontein.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called for renewed efforts to locate 36-year-old Siegfried Muyanga Nanub, who has been missing for more than four months following a hunting trip in the Ovitoto area. Gariseb has informed Sheriff Marshal Sean Naude and written to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, requesting assistance if the police are unable to deploy K9 units and a helicopter.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force discovered human skeletal remains in the Satanslog area west of Windhoek on 20 August 2026, believed to be those of Beautus Tuna Kashanu Iiyambo, a 26-year-old man from Omusati Region who went missing on 12 January after arriving in Windhoek to work as a kapana seller. Several items including identification documents and financial cards bearing his name were recovered at the scene.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force's Procurement Unit has been ordered to pay N$500,000 for translation of Arabic documents in the High Court terrorism case involving Jona Hangula, after a lack of available court-admitted Arabic translators prompted the procurement of private translation services.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Observer welcomes the Namibian Police Force's September amnesty for illegal firearms but warns that prevention efforts must extend beyond the month-long initiative. Between September 2025 and June 2026, the country recorded 20 firearm murders, 261 armed robberies, and hundreds of other weapons-related offences, underscoring the need for a sustained national campaign against firearms.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu launched a 2026 September Amnesty Month on Wednesday, giving illegal firearm owners until 30 September to surrender their weapons without arrest or prosecution. After the amnesty period ends, offenders will be prosecuted according to national laws.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 20 murder cases and 261 cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances between September 2025 and June 2026, according to acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda. The statistics, alongside reports of over 176 cases of firearm pointing and 88 unauthorised firearm possessions, prompted police to launch September Amnesty Month 2026 to encourage public surrender of illegal weapons without legal consequences.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia recorded 1,747 road traffic crashes and 279 fatalities between January 1 and August 9 this year. The Namibian Police Force has launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation running until September 10, targeting national road corridors and high-risk areas during the school holiday and Heroes' Day period, focusing on speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
Erwin Bezuidenhoudt has been missing since 2 July 2026 after being last seen near the breakwater and beach at Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. Police have deployed a helicopter, diving teams, and scanning equipment to search the area, but have found no trace of the teenager.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 42-year-old Namibian truck driver died in a three-vehicle collision on the B2 road between Usakos and Arandis on Tuesday afternoon, when his truck caught fire after allegedly hitting another truck and then colliding head-on with a Freightliner. A 36-year-old Zimbabwean driver of the Freightliner sustained serious injuries and was transferred to Windhoek State Hospital; police opened cases of culpable homicide and reckless or negligent driving.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Sostenus Wilherm Rosalia Chantal Martin is claiming N$5 million from the minister of home affairs and the inspector general of the Namibian Police Force, alleging three officers beat, strangled and dragged her during an attempted arrest in January 2023 while she was 17–22 weeks pregnant, resulting in a miscarriage. The High Court postponed the case to 22 September 2026 for closing submissions.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Police have launched an integrated road safety operation running from 12 August to 10 September, focusing on the B1 and B2 national road corridors following 279 deaths in 1,747 road crashes between January and August 2026. The operation will deploy twenty dedicated Traffic Law Enforcement Officers and target speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, and vehicle safety violations.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Between January and August 2026, Namibia recorded 1,747 road crashes resulting in 2,996 injuries and 279 fatalities, according to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force. NamPol launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation from 12 August to 10 September 2026, citing excessive speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving as main contributing factors to crashes.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs reports that staff losses within the Namibian Police Force have strained operations, with resignations largely linked to poor remuneration. Despite recruitment drives across the security sector in 2024/25 bringing in approximately 4,000–5,000 positions, the ministry continues to experience resignations, retirements, and skills shortages.
6 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force is appealing for public assistance in locating 33-year-old Jerina Kukulos Jager, who has been missing since 18 July after last being seen in Otjomuise. Police describe her as light in complexion, short in height with black hair, and say efforts to trace her whereabouts have so far been unsuccessful.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
A house was destroyed by fire in Marema village, Kavango West Region, in an alleged arson incident early Friday morning, with household properties valued at approximately N$32 025 destroyed. The suspect has not yet been arrested and police investigations are ongoing.
2 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force recorded two murder cases over the weekend of 31 July to 2 August. In Kavango West, a 41-year-old woman was arrested after a 22-year-old Angolan domestic worker was found dead in her room, allegedly killed and the room set on fire to destroy evidence; in Swakopmund, a 37-year-old man was found fatally stabbed, and a suspect has been detained.
2 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Human remains discovered at a riverbank in Otjomuise, Windhoek, have been identified as those of 31-year-old Anton Topnaar, who was reported missing on 20 October 2025. Further investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force and four farmers' unions—NAU, NECFU, NNFU, and PDNFU—have signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in preventing crimes affecting farmers, particularly stock theft, building on a previous 2020 agreement between police and the NAU.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has announced plans to introduce digital vehicle number plates, expand intelligent traffic surveillance systems, and strengthen traffic officers' enforcement powers through legislative reforms to reduce road crashes. The government has finalized the design of digital plates and is preparing legislation to support their rollout alongside automated traffic enforcement capable of detecting violations like red-light infractions.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Joint operations by Namibian Police and community members in the Zambezi region recovered 17 head of cattle suspected stolen from Botswana, with one arrest made. The recoveries highlight concerns that Namibia is being used as a transit route by cattle rustlers moving livestock from Botswana to Zambia.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force is appealing for public assistance to locate two suspects wanted in connection with criminal cases in Windhoek: Aubrey !Nobangu Geiseb, wanted in connection with alleged theft under false pretence involving N$180,000, and Martina Astopher, wanted in connection with theft of a motor vehicle.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate 21-year-old Erick Tueya Delton Chipawa, reported missing from Windhoek after failing to arrive as expected. Chipawa was last known to be in Swakopmund on 7 July 2026, where he told his brother via SMS he would travel to Windhoek the next day but has not been seen since.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023 and plans to conduct a regional study this year to determine actual numbers and social and economic factors driving children to street life. The Khomas region recorded the highest number of street-connected children.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
The High Court has reserved judgment in a N$1.6 million civil lawsuit brought by an inmate who alleges he was assaulted by members of the Namibian Police Force, the Namibian Defence Force, and anti-poaching officers following his arrest near Otavi in 2023. Justice Marelize Du Plessis postponed the matter to 23 July 2026 for judgment delivery.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Crime in Kunene Region decreased from 2,683 reported cases in 2024 to 2,282 in 2025, a reduction of 401 cases or 15%, according to the regional governor. The downward trend has continued into 2026, with major crime categories including assault, housebreaking, robbery, and rape all declining between 2025 and 2026.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course following certification as an Aviation Security Training Organisation. The course, running from 29 June to 14 July 2026 in Windhoek, brings together 50 participants including 29 police officers and 21 NAC employees to enhance airport and aviation infrastructure protection.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →