Also known as: WCPS
Windhoek City Police Service — law enforcement agency conducting operations in Windhoek including taxi regulation, crime prevention, and road safety enforcement.
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Informanté
Windhoek City Police Service has advised passengers to use City of Windhoek's taxi verification service
“The Windhoek City Police Service has advised passengers to use the City of Windhoek's taxi verification service to confirm whether a taxi is registered before getting into the vehicle.”
City Police urge taxi passengers to verify vehiclesInformanté
City Police previously warned that passengers have been targeted in robberies
“The City Police previously warned that passengers, particularly those travelling alone, have been targeted in robberies in which victims are allegedly held for hours, forced to transfer money or withdraw cash, and abandoned in unfamiliar areas.”
City Police urge taxi passengers to verify vehiclesInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service had received reports of passengers being targeted in taxis
“Haitota said the Windhoek City Police Service had received reports of passengers being targeted, particularly in taxis operating as public transport.”
Taxi passengers targeted in organised robberiesInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service urged victims of crime to open criminal cases to allow investigations and prosecution
“The arrests have prompted the Windhoek City Police Service to urge victims of crime to open criminal cases to allow investigations and prosecution to proceed.”
Police warn failure to open cases lets offenders escape consequencesInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service said the failure to open a case limits its ability to investigate incidents and take appropriate action against suspected offenders
“The Windhoek City Police Service said the failure to open a case limits its ability to investigate incidents and take appropriate action against suspected offenders.”
Police warn failure to open cases lets offenders escape consequencesInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal
“THE Windhoek City Police Service has intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal as part of intensified operations aimed at preventing crime and disrupting criminal activities.”
Police call on Khomasdal crime victims to assist investigationsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service called on members of the public who may have been crime victims in Khomasdal to assist with investigations
“The city police have called on members of the public who may have been victims of robberies or other crimes in Khomasdal to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigations.”
Police call on Khomasdal crime victims to assist investigationsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service arrested three suspects for copper cable theft
“THREE suspects were remanded in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of copper cable theft in Dorado Valley, following their arrest by the Windhoek City Police Service.”
Copper cable theft suspects denied bail in Windhoek courtInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service says the scam involves suspects presenting fake bank proof of payment documents to secure goods
“According to Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS), the scam involves suspects presenting fake bank proof of payment documents to secure goods, which are then collected using rental trucks.”
Fake proof of payment scam leads to arrestNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service has noted a growing trend of motorists driving into oncoming traffic
“The Windhoek City Police Service has noted a growing trend of motorists driving into oncoming traffic, which has become a serious road safety concern.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Driving into oncoming traffic raises safety concernsWindhoek City Police are warning residents to verify taxis before boarding using the City of Windhoek's taxi verification service, following reports of organised robberies targeting taxi passengers in the capital.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek City Police are warning residents to verify taxis before boarding using the City of Windhoek's taxi verification service, following reports of organised robberies targeting taxi passengers in the capital.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek City Police warn of a series of robberies targeting taxi passengers, in which victims are allegedly held for hours and forced to transfer money or withdraw cash under threat before being abandoned in unfamiliar areas. Police advise caution when boarding taxis, particularly when travelling alone.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Two men were arrested at Goreangab Dam for allegedly attempting to break into a house, but the homeowner did not open a criminal case, preventing disclosure of their identities. The Windhoek City Police Service has warned that failure to open cases limits investigations and allows offenders to evade consequences.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal during early morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some suspects having pending cases and others found with implements that could be used to commit crimes. Police have called on crime victims in Khomasdal to come forward to assist investigations.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
Three suspects were arrested by Windhoek City Police Service in Dorado Valley after being caught digging up and cutting copper cables in the riverbed along the Western Bypass. They appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court, were denied bail, and remanded in custody with the matter postponed to 13 July 2026.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 51-year-old Windhoek man has been arrested for allegedly using forged bank proof of payment documents to fraudulently acquire car parts, part of a suspected fraud network using the same method. The Windhoek City Police have urged businesses to verify payments before releasing goods and the public to report suspicious activity.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service has flagged a growing trend of motorists driving on the wrong side of the road to bypass traffic congestion, which endangers all road users. The service will intensify enforcement using CCTV monitoring and on-the-ground patrols, with penalties ranging from N$2,000 to N$2,500 or reckless driving charges under the Road Traffic and Transport Act.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek City Police Service has warned that altering a vehicle's colour without notifying the National Traffic Information System is a serious offence that could result in impoundment and suspension of driving privileges. The warning came after several vehicles with unreported colour changes were discovered during a recent taxi verification exercise.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
Two suspects arrested in Katutura with large quantities of suspected stolen copper wire have been granted bail of N$3 000 each by Katutura Magistrate's Court. Police warned that copper wire theft damages critical infrastructure and disrupt essential services, and cautioned that offenders will face consequences under the law.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 32-year-old man entered a Windhoek City Police office in Khomasdal claiming he had been robbed, then took a vehicle key left on a table and drove off with a police vehicle, crashing it into a private property. Police say the suspect is a patient at a mental hospital and is receiving medical attention; no injuries were sustained and investigations are ongoing.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A woman's pink suitcase left in a taxi was swiftly recovered after she reported it missing to the Windhoek City Police Service, which used CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and confirm the luggage was still aboard.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek City Police Service emphasizes that proper taxi registration is mandatory and warns against operating vehicles with incomplete, expired, or unmatched documentation. Registration requires vehicle screening, roadworthiness inspection, driver licensing with Professional Authorisation, and verification against multiple systems to ensure public transport safety and legal compliance.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Moses Moses (35), a repeat offender linked to numerous copper cable thefts across Windhoek targeting electrical infrastructure, has been arrested again. He was apprehended stripping a Namibia Power Corporation substation and has multiple pending court cases.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →