President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a high-stakes engagement with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) service members, demanding a high level of professional competence while pledging the government's commitment towards the welfare of soldiers.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has raised concern over the increase in criminal activities in the region, revealing that more than 6,400 criminal cases were reported in 2025.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, toured various border posts in the Zambezi Region.
These visits were aimed at assessing service delivery challenges.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has called for discipline and professionalism at the border posts.
Iipumbu made the call as she prepared to visit various border posts and the ministry's projects in the Zambezi Region.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has marked its 51st anniversary with a call for collective action to confront insecurity, unconstitutional government changes, climate change, and economic challenges across West Africa.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that Nigeria cannot address its 'security' challenges alone and is seeking 'pragmatic collaboration' and partnerships with its neighbours to tackle the issue while speaking during the Africa CEO Summit in Kigali on Friday.
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region held a power transition with a "handing and taking over" ceremony for outgoing Regional Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo and incoming Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.
Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working to strengthen cooperation on defence and security during a meeting between Namibia’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, and DRC’s Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Guy Mwadiamvita, in Windhoek.
The office of the Police Inspector General has announced the appointments and transfers of senior officers.
Commissioner Julia Sakua-Neo was transferred from the Kavango West Region headquarters to the Zambezi Region as commander.
Bamako residents were shaken but expressed confidence in the defence forces after multiple 'terrorist groups' attacks were reported in the Malian capital and across the country on Saturday.
