Windhoek City Police — municipal police force enforcing law in Windhoek, responding to crime from theft to domestic violence and conducting traffic and street vendor enforcement.
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Informanté
Windhoek City Police recovered a laptop stolen from Nanodog
“THE Windhoek City Police have recovered a laptop stolen from Nanodog and arrested one suspect.”
City Police recover stolen Nanodog laptopInformanté
Windhoek City Police arrested one suspect
“THE Windhoek City Police have recovered a laptop stolen from Nanodog and arrested one suspect.”
City Police recover stolen Nanodog laptopWindhoek Observer
Windhoek City Police urged neighbours and relatives to report suspected domestic violence
“The Windhoek City Police has likewise urged neighbours, friends and relatives to report suspected domestic violence, particularly where victims may be too afraid to approach authorities themselves.”
‘Stop treating domestic violence as a private matter’ – social workerThe Namibian
A Windhoek City Police officer instructed Nangolo to open her car
“It is also alleged that Nangolo defeated or obstructed the course of justice by refusing to open her car, in which she is alleged to have placed the items she is accused of having stolen from the shop, after a Windhoek City Police officer instructed her to open the vehicle.”
Lawyer gets bail after arrest on theft chargeThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police continue to encounter opportunistic individuals who unlawfully transport passengers for reward without permits
“As a law enforcement agency, we continue to encounter opportunistic individuals who unlawfully transport passengers for reward without the necessary permits and authorisation from the city.”
Police target illegal taxis in permit crackdownInformanté
Windhoek City Police made arrests after receiving tip-off from members of the public
“According to the Windhoek City Police, the arrests were made after receiving a tip-off from members of the public.”
House break-in accused denied bailInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service and NamPol responded jointly to report of housebreaking in progress
“Members of the Windhoek City Police Service and NamPol responded jointly to the report of a housebreaking in progress.”
House break-in accused denied bailThe Namibian
a Windhoek City Police officer gave instruction to security official who prevented shopper from entering
“In a statement released on Thursday, the mall's management says it has no dress code. "It was with great disappointment that we became aware of an unfortunate incident that took place at Wernhil in which a shopper was prevented from entering the centre via the public taxi rank by a security official, acting on instruction of a Windhoek City Police officer.”
Wernhil ‘respects what consumers choose to wear'Informanté
Windhoek City Police stated that a police car found crashed was stolen by a mentally ill person
“THE Windhoek City Police have stated that a police car which was found crashed into the wall of a residential premises in Khomasdal had been stolen by a mentally ill person.”
City Police car involved in yard crash was stolenNew Era
Windhoek City Police clashed with street vendors who refused to comply with eviction orders
“Kanyenga, Nella and dozens of other street vendors who operate in the vicinity of Shoprite supermarket and the nearby taxi rank in town, yesterday clashed with members of the Windhoek City Police after they refused to comply with the eviction orders.”
Evicted street vendors face bleak futureThe Windhoek City Police recovered a laptop stolen from Nanodog and arrested one suspect; another has been identified. Officers declined Nanodog's N$10,000 reward and will be thanked with refreshments at the Windhoek City Police Day on 18 November 2026.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police recovered a laptop stolen from Nanodog and arrested one suspect; another has been identified. Officers declined Nanodog's N$10,000 reward and will be thanked with refreshments at the Windhoek City Police Day on 18 November 2026.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
A social worker with 15 years of experience is urging communities to report domestic violence to police rather than treating it as a private family matter. Windhoek recorded more than 290 domestic violence cases between January and May this year, though police note the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek distanced itself from the Soulection music festival held at Ramblers sport field on 29 August after Pionierspark residents complained of excessive noise, saying the event was neither approved nor issued with a mandatory sound broadcasting permit. The city says residents can report noise violations to Windhoek City Police, with enforcement escalating from verbal warnings to fines and charges.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The John Meinert Street and Hosea Kutako Drive intersection in Windhoek West recorded 68 crashes between 2023 and 2026, making it the city's most accident-prone junction. The top three intersections collectively recorded 177 crashes during the period, with high traffic volume and driver non-compliance with traffic rules cited as contributing factors.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road safety expert Felix Tjozongoro has said public frustration with speed humps on the Western Bypass is misguided, asserting that the real crisis lies in Namibian driver behaviour. Tjozongoro dismissed claims that the speed humps are improperly placed or unlawful, and pointed out that the Western Bypass does not meet the legal definition of a freeway under Namibian law.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Legal aid directorate lawyer Eva Maria Nangolo, arrested on theft and obstructing justice charges related to items allegedly taken from a Dis-Chem store, has been granted bail of N$2 000 after six days in custody. The prosecution withdrew its initial opposition to bail during her Windhoek Magistrate's Court appearance on Friday.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police have warned that illegal taxi operators will face fines starting at N$2,000 and arrest upon a third transgression. The warning follows concerns raised by the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association about 3,450 illegally operating cars since 2018, particularly in Rundu in Kavango East.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services acknowledged systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, citing inadequate infrastructure and human resource deficits that contributed to poor supervision. The admission followed a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting incident.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The third annual biker awareness gathering in Windhoek aimed to sensitise the public about motorcycle safety. Organisers highlighted that motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and urged all riders to undergo training at accredited riding schools due to increased traffic and more powerful bikes.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Three men were arrested after Windhoek City Police responded to a housebreaking in progress in Auasblick on 23 April 2026 and found them inside a vacant property. All three have been denied bail and will remain in custody until their next court appearance on 22 June 2026.
29 April 2026 · Informanté →
Wernhil Park shopping complex has distanced itself from an incident in which a shopper was allegedly prevented from entering the mall by a security official acting on instruction from a Windhoek City Police officer. The mall's management stated it has no dress code and welcomes all shoppers, respecting what consumers choose to wear.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A man described as mentally ill entered Windhoek City Police's Khomasdal office claiming he had been assaulted, then took a vehicle key from a table and drove a police car out of the yard. The vehicle crashed into a residential property on Richardine Klopper Street, causing damage to both the car and the house, though no injuries were reported.
11 March 2026 · Informanté →
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Street vendors operating at Windhoek's Shoprite supermarket and taxi rank have been forcibly evicted by City Police following warnings to vacate the area. The vendors, who claim to hold valid permits and have paid the municipality, say they have no alternative legal trading spaces and face an uncertain future as they struggle to provide for their families.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Over 20 vendors have been removed from Windhoek's central business district by city police, with traders reporting lost income and confiscated stock. City police say they are enforcing compliance with identification requirements and rules against illegal trading, while vendors describe hardship and appeal for leniency.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Criminals posing as taxi drivers are exploiting peak-hour congestion in Windhoek to rob commuters, prompting intensified joint operations by City Police and NamPol. Authorities urge commuters to use an official taxi verification app before boarding and report suspicious vehicles.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force, along with Windhoek City Police and other law enforcement agencies, will conduct a six-month nationwide crime prevention operation to enhance public safety and curb crime across the country. Major General Elias Mutota said police officers will be deployed to crime hotspots, with the best-performing unit receiving a trophy.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Residents of Grysblok in Windhoek have raised alarm over a bridge whose railings collapsed nearly a year ago, creating a gap that forces pedestrians and schoolchildren to walk dangerously close to traffic. The City of Windhoek spokesperson says the department has assessed the area and will replace the railings; residents also cite inadequate street lighting and rising theft as additional safety concerns.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
OneAfrica journalist Maria Hamukwaya, who went missing after sending a distressing message from a taxi in Windhoek on Friday, has been found and is giving a statement to police. The Windhoek City Police confirmed the taxi's registration number was fake.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
OneAfrica journalist Maria Hamukwaya was reported missing after sending a distressing message to her manager on 30 January saying she felt unsafe in a taxi in Windhoek and feared abduction; her phone has been switched off and authorities have been notified to search for her.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →