Also known as: The Namibian Police · Namibian Police officers · Namibian Police Crime Intelligence · Namibian Police in the Erongo Region
Organization handling law enforcement operations including arrests, investigations, and public safety appeals across Namibian regions.
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Informanté
Namibian Police at Ondangwa are investigating culpable homicide and failure to stop at accident scene
“THE Namibian Police at Ondangwa are investigating a case of culpable homicide and failure to stop at the scene of an accident to render assistance, after the body of an unidentified woman was found on the B1 road between Ondangwa and Oshikango in the early hours of Friday.”
Unidentified woman found dead on the Ondangwa-Oshikango roadInformanté
Police have opened cases of culpable homicide and failure to stop at accident scene
“Police have opened cases of culpable homicide and failure to stop at the scene of an accident.”
Unidentified woman found dead on the Ondangwa-Oshikango roadInformanté
Namibian Police are urging motorists to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, and remain at accident scenes
“THE Namibian Police are urging motorists to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, and remain at the scene of an accident, since leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offence under Namibian law.”
Walvis Bay resident killed and dozens injured in weekend road crashes across NamibiaThe Namibian
Namibian Police prevented activists from staging a public protest on 21 March 2023
“They claimed they were unlawfully arrested in Windhoek and detained after the police prevented them from staging a public protest about unemployment in Namibia on 21 March 2023.”
Activists win case about unlawful arrest, detentionInformanté
Namibian Police received a report of the break-in at TransNamib
“The matter has been reported to the Namibian Police.”
TransNamib offices broken into over weekendWindhoek Observer
Namibian police received 164 new vehicles to enhance law-enforcement operations across all 14 regions
“Last year, the Namibian police received 164 new vehicles to enhance law-enforcement operations across all 14 regions.”
PDM MP questions minister on police vehicle shortagesNamibian Sun
Namibian Police dismissed reports that Commissioner Nelumbu has resigned
“The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, saying he remains a member of the force and is c...”
Nelumbu on leave, has not resigned – policeInformanté
Namibian Police confirmed that investigations are continuing into circumstances surrounding his death
“with police confirming that investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are continuing.”
Search ends in tragedy as body of missing man recovered at VierkantklipThe Namibian
Namibian Police have rearrested four of six escaped trial-awaiting inmates
“The Namibian Police have rearrested four of the six trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from the Onandjaba police holding cells in the Omusati region on Sunday, while two others remain on the run.”
Four escapees rearrested after Omusati jail breakInformanté
Namibian Police indicated Timbo suffered lacerations after being pierced by sharp object in neck
“A cause of death report seen by Informanté from the Namibian Police's Forensic Science Unit indicated that Timbo suffered lacerations or cuts after being pierced by a sharp object in the neck.”
Family of man discovered dead at Gammams water treatment plantA Namibian High Court judge has confirmed a property preservation order freezing N$49.4 million in eight bank accounts belonging to Jacobus and Elza Jordaan and their entities, following allegations of illegal coal mining at their farm in South Africa's Mpumalanga province from November 2021 to September 2023.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian High Court judge has confirmed a property preservation order freezing N$49.4 million in eight bank accounts belonging to Jacobus and Elza Jordaan and their entities, following allegations of illegal coal mining at their farm in South Africa's Mpumalanga province from November 2021 to September 2023.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court judge Nate Ndauendapo found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court for Facebook remarks about suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo, rejecting Amushelelo's free speech defence. Amushelelo was sentenced to one month imprisonment, suspended for one year, conditional on refraining from further disparaging statements and issuing a written apology to Shikongo within seven days.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police arrested five suspects over the weekend on allegations of livestock theft in Nkurenkuru, Gochas and Otjiwarongo. Seven donkeys valued at N$8,400 and two sheep valued at N$3,200 were stolen in separate incidents; most of the animals were slaughtered and meat or remains recovered.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Northern Region of the Anglican Christian Youth Association will hold its annual conference this week at the Holy Spirit Parish in Oshandi Village, Ohangwena Region, featuring youth choirs, cultural performances, Bible study, and a Christian song competition.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Farmer and businessman Johnny Hanekom died in a microlight crash on one of his farms on Sunday morning. The Namibia Farming Community and Helmeringhausen Boerevereniging paid tribute to Hanekom as a respected and dedicated agricultural contributor.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
A well-known farmer and businessman from Maltahöhe died in a microlight crash on one of his farms this morning, according to Namibian Police.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Police in Erongo Region are seeking public assistance in locating Zachary Mannecky Enrico Anieb, aged 24, who went missing on 26 August 2026 at Kuisebmond. He has a mental health condition and was last seen in a cream hoodie, black tracksuit and sandals.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has condemned the murder of a five-year-old child in Oshifo village, Ruacana constituency, allegedly by the child's father, calling for swift justice and stronger protections against domestic violence and child abuse in Namibia.
29 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek High Court has found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court after he was sued by former Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo for violating a court order prohibiting defamatory remarks about Shikongo on social media. Amushelelo faces a one-month suspended imprisonment sentence.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are seeking public assistance in locating a 15-year-old Grade 8 learner from Mondesa who left home on 25 August 2026 and left a note indicating suicidal thoughts. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Inspector Cletius Kabuku at 081 391 0671 or the nearest police station.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police are looking for Nathan Nowaseb, a 17-year-old Grade 9 learner at Grandridge Private School in Swakopmund, who left his home on 16 August 2026 without informing his family. Although he has a history of disappearing, police say this time he has been gone longer than usual and has not been seen by friends or relatives.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
Three drug users from Keetmanshoop told New Era that emotional distress, feelings of isolation, abandonment and loneliness drove them to substance abuse. Users attributed their addiction to home situations and lack of parental attention that pushed them to the streets, where they encountered drugs and felt unable to see a future beyond using them.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian police recorded several driving-under-the-influence cases and a serious road crash in Otjiwarongo, where a Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Hilux collided head-on on the B1 road, injuring both drivers. Multiple motorists were arrested in Rehoboth, Stampriet, Kalkrand and Otjiwarongo for alleged drunk driving.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a farmer's kraal in Tsintsabis, Oshikoto Region, and slaughtering a female goat valued at N$1,800. Neighbours reportedly spotted him pulling the goat away and he fled but was later apprehended.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A man was arrested on Saturday following an anti-drug operation conducted by the Namibian Police and anti-stock theft unit at Helena Pieters Location in Gibeon.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Unknown suspects impersonating police officers from Dordabis contacted a woman near Windhoek on Friday and claimed they had a warrant for her arrest, demanding money to cancel it. She transferred N$15,000 to the suspects; the case is being investigated as fraud and impersonating a police officer.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Four armed men allegedly robbed a Wanaheda house at gunpoint and with a panga, making off with property worth N$99,828. The incident was reported among several crime cases documented by the Namibian Police, including a house-breaking in Katima Mulilo where a 65-year-old woman was strangled.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 29-year-old woman was arrested in Otjiwarongo after allegedly striking her 32-year-old boyfriend on the head with a stone during a domestic violence incident. The victim sustained serious internal injuries and lost consciousness and was transferred to Windhoek for treatment; the suspect faces attempted murder charges under the Combating of Domestic Violence Act.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
A partly decomposed baby's body was discovered floating in a river at Goreagab informal settlement this weekend after children found it and alerted their parents, who called police. The suspect remains unknown.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police recorded four driving-under-the-influence cases between 21 and 23 August 2026, with three resulting in arrests in Rehoboth, Stampriet and Kalkrand; the arrested suspects are expected to appear in court this week.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A company has quoted N$462,000 to translate evidence from Arabic into English for a terrorism and high treason case involving accused Jona Hangula in the High Court, with the Namibian Police responsible for the cost and a procurement process required before the work can begin.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian publishes an editorial arguing that public cooperation with police is a civic and legal duty in a democracy, not a favour to the state. It cites laws requiring citizens to assist with arrests and warns that hiding suspects or obstructing officers—including through community silence—constitutes criminal offences.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Israel Akwaake, 22, from Omukandu village in Oshana Region, went missing on 12 August while searching for work in the region. He was last seen at a job-gathering venue in Ondangwa and has not been located despite family efforts.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
According to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police, 4,965 gender-based violence cases were recorded during the 2025/2026 financial year, with Khomas Region reporting the highest number at 685 cases. The police clarified that previous reports of more than 18,500 cases represented a cumulative four-year figure, not annual data.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
Nearly 40,000 Namibians applied for 2,000 cadet constable positions with the Namibian Police, with shortlisted candidates undergoing medical, fitness, and English proficiency assessments.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former agriculture minister Mac Hengari's lawyer has filed an amended defamation claim in the Windhoek High Court, reducing the amount demanded from the rape complainant and her mother to N$500,000 each, while lowering the claim against newspaper Confidénte and its editor Max Hamata to N$1 million. The amounts demanded from two police officers, the inspector general, and the minister of safety and security remain unchanged at N$10.25 million.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police are investigating two separate cases of malicious damage: a fire truck was damaged by stones thrown by a group in Rehoboth's Block E on Saturday, and a 40-year-old man was arrested in Endola's Onepandaulo village for allegedly vandalising an MTC tower and cutting three electrical cables valued at N$30,000.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
At least 30 brand new HP laptops were stolen from the Roads Authority head office last month from the ICT department. The theft follows another burglary in April in which eight laptops were stolen, and allegations that surveillance cameras were tampered with; the matter is under investigation by Namibian Police.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating three apparent suicides by hanging reported on Friday in Eenhana, Rehoboth, and Okahandja, with no foul play suspected. The victims included a 54-year-old woman in Eenhana, a 32-year-old man in Rehoboth, and a 48-year-old man in Okahandja; two suicide notes were recovered.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece describes a designated rest room at the African Feminist Forum held in Windhoek from 10 to 12 August, designed as a gentle sanctuary with low lighting, lavender oil, and sanitary supplies where activists could recover from the emotional intensity of the three-day conference.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →