Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine has equipped the Tutaleni Police Station at Walvis Bay with one car, 20 bicycles, and computers worth N$400,000.
The donation from the uranium miner is a boost to the recently built N$127 million Tutaleni police station at the harbour town.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre described the donation as a testament to the power of collaboration between the private sector and the government.
"These items are not just tools; they are instruments of change that will empower our police force to serve our communities more effectively. The Toyota Urban Cruiser will enable faster response times to incidents, the bicycles will bring our officers closer to the people they serve, and the computers will modernise our policing efforts, ensuring that we keep pace with the digital age."
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes echoed similar sentiments, adding, "It is important to remember that a safe community is not just the responsibility of the police force; it requires the active involvement of every stakeholder, including businesses, residents, and, of course, the local authorities."
Last year, before the Tutaleni Police Station opened, the Erongo police revealed to members of parliament that dilapidated infrastructure and a lack of office space were among the main challenges hampering their mandate.
They further said non-functional vehicles, or in some cases, a lack of vehicles and equipment, is another challenge impeding their success.
Police Inspector General Josef Shikongo of the police expressed gratitude for Langer Heinrich Uranium's donation and further said the private sector in the Erongo region has been supportive towards their mandate.
He, however, stressed that there are no strings attached to all those donations.
"When we are receiving any donation, all these donations are donated without conditions, as a matter of principle; no conditions, but what we are saying is, any form of donation, we are going to put it in good use to ensure that it's going to serve the intended purpose. Those bicycles, that vehicle, and those computers will not be used by individuals in their personal capacity but will be used to the benefit of our organisation."
Langer Heinrich's Managing Director Johan Roux described the donation as the mine's commitment to safety not only for employees but also for the community, where the workers and families reside.
"We stand united against crime. With this donation, we trust that every kilometre driven, attending to whatever scene or scenario, we know and trust that we will assist to make our community safe."