The police have called on Namibians with any evidence of social media speculations of child pornography to report it to the nearest police station to launch an investigation. The Head of the Police Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, says child pornography is against the law. Thus far, the police have not received any […]
There is an urgent need for collaboration to combat money laundering in the country. This sentiment was echoed by participants at the National Training on Financial Analysis and Effective Utilisation of Financial Intelligence workshop, which concluded on Friday. The weeklong workshop was attended by officials from the Financial Intelligence Centre of Namibia, investigators, and criminal […]
In a critical briefing to the |Khomas Regional Leadership of the Namibian Police, Inspector General Joseph Shikongo issued a clarion call for them to adopt an analytical, robust, and tactical approach to security services. Emphasising the importance of aligning their strategies with the evolving needs and challenges of society, Shikongo underlined the police mandate, values, […]
The Oshana Police have apprehended six members of a notorious gang that has been terrorising the public and committing a series of robberies over the past months. Oshana Police Commander Naftal Sakaria says four more suspects are on the run. Commissioner Sackaria says the combating of crime in the region remains a top priority and […]
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has praised the Namibia Correctional Services (NCS) for its continued achievements in successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating offenders. Lucia Witbooi remarked this at the 8th Basic Orientation Course graduation at Lucius Mahoto Correctional Service Training College in Omaruru, Erongo Region. The NCS has rehabilitated over 10,000 […]
The Federation of African Law Students Society from the School of Law at UNAM launched a Free Legal Awareness and Community Education Clinic Project in Windhoek. The initiative’s primary objective is to help eliminate the lack of knowledge on human rights among community members, provide affordable legal services, and offer viable solutions to societal problems. […]
Lawyer Mbanga Siyoumunji, who is representing the Fishrot accused, Nigel van Wyk, says his client has exhausted all avenues regarding the recusal of Judge Moses Chinhengo. Van Wyk petitioned the Supreme Court after Judge Chinhengo declined Van Wyk’s application for his recusal and subsequently denied his leave to appeal. The matter was dismissed last week. […]
Bernhard Esau, the former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has won a High Court case allowing him to access some of his assets that have been under a restraint order. His lawyer, Florian Beukes, has confirmed the success to nbc News. The decision, handed down today, permits Esau to use these assets to cover […]
The Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region hosted a five-day training exercise for the Okakarara Constituency Crime Prevention Association (OCCPA). This is in line with efforts to involve communities in the fight against crime, especially stock theft, which is rampant in the region. Members of the Okakarara Constituency Crime Prevention Association were joined by other […]
The Omaheke Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, has called for strong community policing partnerships to help the region succeed in fighting crime. Speaking at a meeting with station commanders and community policing crime prevention groups, Commissioner Haingura said it is high time that community members help the police combat crime. He singled out stock […]
