Businesses in Swakopmund are being urged to improve their security measures.

The directive was issued during a safety and security meeting aimed at addressing safety concerns in the town.

The town's mayor, Dina Namubes, says that while people feel safe wherever they live, work, or spend their free time, this is not the situation in Swakopmund.

Namubes notes that gang-infested neighbourhoods are becoming a growing concern for communities, with the safety of learners, parents, teachers, and tourists at stake.

Just recently, a group of tourists were attacked by four men at knifepoint while taking a night walk.

It is against this backdrop that the Swakopmund Municipal Council initiated activities to engage stakeholders to enhance safety and security in all neighbourhoods.

Erongo Police Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona strongly urged active engagement with established neighbourhood watch groups.
 
Swakopmund's residents have expressed concerns about the operational aspects of their neighbourhood's watch and community policing efforts.

The meeting was aimed at providing the public with insights on how to establish and administer community policing initiatives in Swakopmund.