As part of measures to ensure law and order during the festive season, the police will dispatch 19 police dogs to eight regions to help in the fight against crime over this period. The Inspector General of the Police made this revelation during an inspection at the Okapuka Roadblock. Of the 19 K9 dogs, five […]
13 children are on record having committed suicide over the past year. This and the alarming rate of suicide among men are among the top concerns of the |Khomas Suicide Prevention Taskforce. A deeply concerning issue affecting Namibia is the rising rate of suicide among men. Statistics reveal that men in Namibia are far more […]
Police in the Kunene Region have launched the first phase of their festive season operation, dubbed Rain Bowl, to enhance public safety, order, and security throughout the holiday period. The operation is part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure festive season for both residents and visitors. Kunene Region Police Commander, James Nderura, described […]
To manage the annual influx of people from various parts of the country, the police in the Oshana Region have intensified their patrol and visibility across the region, which will continue until the 18th of January. The Oshana Region has already started witnessing a high influx of visitors as well as the return home of […]
Swakopmund remains a favourite holiday destination for both locals and international tourists, and the town is once again geared to attract hundreds of visitors. It is against this backdrop that the municipality and the Special Reserve Forces aim to ensure that everyone remains safe. In order to maintain peace and order over the holiday season, […]
In the Fishrot corruption case, Judge Moses Chinengo has dismissed the jurisdiction challenge brought under Section 317 of the Criminal Procedure Act by the accused, former Justice Minister Sackey Shangala. The judge accused Shangala and his co-accused of delaying the case through multiple applications and postponements, which he stated amount to an abuse of court […]
Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Committee on Legislation to expedite the finalization of the Namibia Investment Promotion Bill, the Data Protection Bill, and the Special Economic Zone Bill. This follows the Cabinet’s recognition of bottlenecks to investment due to policy, process, and project issues. The Cabinet also directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land […]
The Fishrot trial has been adjourned to 4 February 2025 due to ongoing legal disputes and representation issues. Justice Moses Chinhengo urged the accused, including former ministers Sakeus Shanghala and Bernhard Esau, to secure legal representation to ensure a fair trial. The accused have challenged the judge’s appointment, arguing it is unconstitutional, but Justice Chinhengo […]
Road fatalities in Kavango West have so far decreased from 14 deaths in 2023 to nine this year. There has also been a drop in serious injuries, with 27 recorded last year to 25 during the same period. The number is just some of the statistics revealed at the 2024/2025 Road Safety Campaign Launch at […]
The Fishrot trial entered a contentious phase today as plea proceedings continued under Justice Moses Chinhengo. Former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala and his co-accused face charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering involving millions allegedly siphoned from Namibia’s fishing industry. The accused have raised objections to Justice Chinhengo’s appointment, claiming it is unconstitutional and undermines […]
