The recent increase in wildlife crimes in the country remains a concern to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. 

A total of 55 rhinos have been poached between January and August this year, an increase of 11 cases compared to last year.

Residents in Keetmanshoop raised concerns about alleged police brutality and, at times, slow police response during a meeting with Police Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo.

At the meeting, residents were given the opportunity to raise their concerns.

Police officers in the ||Kharas Region had an opportunity to engage the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has warned police officers that they would either be demoted or fired if they underperform in combating crime or put the good name of NamPol into disrepute. 

Stakeholders have been urged to join the Khomas Anti-Corruption Regional Forum.

The call was made by Khomas Governor, Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, during the launch of the Forum.