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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New Era
Windhoek City Police Service will intensify monitoring efforts through its Smart Traffic Law Enforcement Strategy
“To curb this behavior, the Windhoek City Police Service will intensify monitoring efforts through its Smart Traffic Law Enforcement Strategy.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Driving into oncoming traffic raises safety concernsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) has warned vehicle owners that altering colour without notifying NaTIS is serious offense
“THE Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) has warned vehicle owners that altering the colour of a motor vehicle without notifying the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) is a serious offense that could give the impression of criminal activity.”
Vehicle colour changes without notification could lead to impoundment, City Police warnsInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) found during taxi verification exercise that several vehicles had unreported colour changes
“During a recent taxi verification exercise, several vehicles were found to have unreported colour changes, highlighting the need for vehicle details to match official records.”
Vehicle colour changes without notification could lead to impoundment, City Police warnsThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service conducted routine patrol that intercepted the suspects
“The suspects, Joseph Daniel (36) and Kulaano Kapalingo (44), were arrested near the intersection of Hereford and Ekundi streets in Katutura at approximately 22h15 during a routine patrol conducted by the Windhoek City Police Service.”
Katutura copper wire theft suspects granted bailThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service had a vehicle allegedly driven off with by a man after he took a key left on a table in their Khomasdal office
“However, while leaving the office, the man allegedly took a vehicle key that had been left on a table, the statement reads.”
Man drives off with Windhoek city police vehicle, crashes into propertyThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service reported that their vehicle crashed into a private property on Richardine Klopper Street in Khomasdal
“Officers followed the vehicle and shortly afterwards discovered that it had crashed into a private property on Richardine Klopper Street in Khomasdal, a few metres away from the Khomasdal city police office.”
Man drives off with Windhoek city police vehicle, crashes into propertyInformanté
Windhoek City Police Service swiftly recovered lost pink suitcase using CCTV technology
“A BRAND-NEW pink suitcase left behind in a taxi was swiftly recovered thanks to the quick action of the Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) and their use of CCTV technology.”
Lost luggage quickly recovered by Windhoek City PoliceNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service continues to observe cases where taxi operators transport passengers with incomplete, expired or non-matching documents
“The Windhoek City Police Service (WCPS) continues to observe cases where taxi operators transport members of the public while their documents are either incomplete, expired or not matching the vehicle in use.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Proper taxi registration not optionalNew Era
Windhoek City Police Service will continue conducting regular taxi verifications and inspections to discourage illegal operations
“The Windhoek City Police Service will continue conducting regular taxi verifications and inspections to discourage illegal operations.”
City Police Traffic Tips – Proper taxi registration not optionalThe Namibian
Windhoek City Police Service announced arrest of habitual copper cable thief on Wednesday morning
“This was announced on Wednesday morning on Windhoek City Police Service social media platforms.”
Alleged copper thief arrested againWindhoek 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 →