The Namibian Police Force recorded close to 5,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide in 2024.

Erongo Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona revealed the statistics at Walvis Bay, where a workshop for male police officers is underway.

The Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, said a well-managed trucking ecosystem can reduce congestion, minimise environmental impact and improve safety for residents and workers alike. 

The City of Windhoek’s fire brigade responded to 2,000 fire-related incidents last year, including nearly 200 residential fires.

Seventy-five percent occurred in informal settlements. 

Namibia will soon introduce a sex offenders registry.

Zambia has granted an amnesty for illegal firearms with a reward of the equivalent of about N$1,000 for every weapon surrendered.

Shack fires remain one of the most devastating and recurring challenges facing many.

It's against this background that the City of Windhoek's Fire Brigade and Namib Mills' Top Score are carrying out a pilot project aimed at equipping homes with fire-combating solutions. 

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned drone operators against flying in restricted public areas, citing increasing incidents of reckless use near airports, military bases, national parks, and other sensitive zones.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is calling on all individuals who are not registered for national documents to do so during an ongoing outreach program.

Namibia has introduced the country’s first electronic identity card.

The Namibian Travel and Tourism Forum assures that there is no cause for concern following the U.S. government's issuance of a Level 2 travel advisory for Namibia.