The Namibian Police have promoted over 4,000 officers, its first ever mass promotion of this scale.

Oshana Police Commander Sakaria Lungameni has appealed to citizens to allow law enforcement officials to carry out their duties without harassment.

The Namibian Police are appealing to the public to exercise extreme caution when around water sources.

The warning follows increased drowning incidents around the country in the past few days.

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is receiving an increasing number of complaints from members of the public who have fallen victim to scams.

A trial awaiting offender at the Karibib holding cells has accused members of the Namibian Police Force of police brutality.