The Namibian Police (NamPol) says the recent shortlisting for recruitment of cadet constable officers is still in the infancy stage and is not final.

The comments by the police come amid a public outcry over the shortlisting of candidates, particularly in the Hardap and ||Kharas regions.

The leadership of the two regions has called for the suspension of the process, arguing that the lists are dominated by the Aawambo tribe at the expense of the natives of the regions.

The ||Kharas Regional Council's Chairperson, Joseph Isaacks, petitioned the NamPol Inspector-General, saying pushing ahead with interviews while the lists contain irregularities could have dire consequences and be a threat to peace and stability.

From the 183 shortlisted candidates in ||Kharas, only 36 are natives of the region, as requirements are also under the spotlight.

Other alleged irregularities include postal and residential addresses submitted during the applications.

||Kharas received more than 2000 applications and has an unemployment rate of 34%, of which youth are the most affected.

NamPol, however, says the process is still in its infancy and acknowledges that queries were received from other regions as well.

Responding to questions by nbc News, the acting Inspector-General of Police, Major-General Anna-Marie Nainda, said that the public would be informed accordingly should further steps be taken.