New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region.
The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million.
Santam and the City of Windhoek have joined hands to enhance public safety through the launch of a billboard to raise fire and flood risk awareness in the capital.
The billboard contains flood warning signs to help save lives as well as reduce the risk of injury and property damage.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the legal process of expunction, which involves sealing or destroying criminal records to enhance individuals’ chances of gaining employment.
Residents of Keetmanshoop have urged the government to step up action against the growing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV).
Law enforcement officials carried out a patrol in Windhoek on Friday night.
The almost 500-strong operation was led by Police Chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the Windhoek City Police and officials from immigration and NamRA.
Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo gave an update on ongoing investigations into the killings that occurred in the town earlier this year and on the municipality's steps to improve public safety.
A taxi driver shot and killed a street vendor at the Okarundu four-way, also known as the Otjikaendu four-way in Windhoek last night.
The Namibian Police have recorded 3,203 cases involving firearms between 2021 and 2024.
This was revealed at the launch of the Amnesty on Arms, Ammunition and Armament campaign in Windhoek on Friday.
Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region.
A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate's court to hand over a petition.
They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals.
The Namibian Police Force’s (NamPol) Zambezi Region Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, has raised concerns about the high number of commercially licensed firearms being returned to police stations for safekeeping shortly after their approval.
