The City Police will be intensifying their patrols this weekend due to the increase of criminal activities during holidays.
They urge residents and the public at large to be more careful and vigilant during this period.
The nbc's Kaisames FM, in collaboration with the City Police, officially kicked off with the 2025 public road safety initiative.
nbc News reporter Johanna !Uri≠khos was on the ground.
Chaos erupted in Otjomuise Nine this afternoon after a group of residents attempted to grab land.
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), and traffic officers from the Namibian and City Police, launched a week-long road safety campaign in Windhoek.
The City Police have made an improvement in the quality of the surveillance system, which now has motion detection and flexible camera controls that can be adjusted from the CCTV room for detailed monitoring.
MTC will provide about 200 CCTV cameras to the City Police under a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Windhoek.
The cameras are aimed at curbing crime and helping recover items throughout the city.
Members of the public are discouraged from giving money to children and adults living and working on the street.
The Head of Windhoek City Police, Chief Leevi Ileka, made the call at a media briefing in Windhoek.
Fraudsters targeting students become ever more present during university registration periods.
As such, students are advised to stay vigilant and be on the lookout for scammers aiming to disrupt their finances.
The Windhoek City Police confiscated a large number of whiskies and packets of cigarettes in Windhoek on Friday morning.
Though the exact value of the items is yet to be established, it is estimated to be in the region of N$100,000.
The Windhoek City Police is stationed at the Okapuka roadblock for the festive season, ensuring compliance with road traffic rules. They'll be screening for warrants, vehicle roadworthiness, and fitness.
