The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) have intensified crime prevention efforts, as rape cases involving minors continue to drive public concern over gender-based violence. In an interview with this publication, NamPol Sergeant Midburg Shilongo said police and partners are prioritising child safety messaging and heightened vigilance, particularly when school holidays approach. “These periods are high risk....
Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, last week held round-table talks with local authority representatives, media personalities, artists, academics and political party youth leaders to set the tone for the year ahead. The theme of the symposium was China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, with discussions centred on the importance China attaches to the development of...
Despite blood being donated freely by thousands of Namibians every year, patients are still required to pay when it is transfused, a reality that often fuels public confusion and criticism. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) says the explanation lies in the costly and highly regulated process that turns donated blood into safe, lifesaving medical...
Every morning, Hilia Hilia Ndeapo Shifidi hears her daughter’s tiny voice before dawn: “I want to go to school.” Katongo Godswill Shinyemba, affectionately called Hallo or Tongos, is a bright, joyful child confined to a wheelchair that barely works. Her longing to learn, play and explore collides with the harsh reality of a world not...
The Namibia Police say it seized more than one million kilograms of cannabis and arrested 222 suspects during nationwide drug operations conducted last month. According to police figures, a total of 1.1 million kilograms of cannabis was confiscated during the month. Other drugs seized include 19 131 mandrax tablets (full and quarter doses), 28 grams...
The Namibian Police Force has renewed its call for strict adherence to road traffic laws as the festive season draws to a close and daily traffic volumes begin to increase across the country. In a public notice issued this week, the Namibian Police urged drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians to take personal responsibility for road safety,...
OSHAKATI – The New Year has been marred by multiple criminal cases being reported, as police revealed several cases of sexual assault against children over the holiday period. Among the victims are two 13-year-old girls and a 10-year-old, a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of child abuse in communities. The Oshana police are investigating...
The New Year festive period was overshadowed by a worrying rise in suicide-related deaths, with police recording at least seven cases across different parts of the country between 31 December 2025 and 4 January 2026. According to the Namibian Police’s weekend crime and incident report, the deaths were reported in regions including Oshikoto, Khomas and...
Popular internet streamer Darren Jason Watkins better known as iShowSpeed yesterday confirmed that Namibia remains a part of his 28-day African tour. This is amid challenges related to aviation permits. The 20-year-old content creator was anticipated to visit the country as part of his widely followed 28-day African tour anounced last year. However, the Namibia...
As Namibians prepare for the festive season, messages of goodwill from law enforcement and road safety authorities have been coupled with a sobering warning: preventable negligence continues to cost lives on the country’s roads. Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund chief executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku...