Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has officially announced the commencement of the application process for the Namibian Police.

New intakes will be cadet constables and are required to be in possession of a Grade 11 (new curriculum) school leaving certificate with 25 points or higher.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years, must not have a criminal record, must be physically healthy, and female candidates must be willing to undergo a pregnancy test.

Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Michael Amushelelo, prominent social justice activists, are set to formally apply for bail before the Katutura Magistrate's Court following their recent arrest during a peaceful demonstration against the high unemployment rate in Namibia.

Applications for the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia competitions are officially open.

The activation event was held at Maerua Mall in the capital.

Those wishing to follow in the footsteps of current title holders Cassia Sharpley and Zoe Karsten are urged to download an application form on www.nbc.na for both Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia or visit the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation's TV and Radio headquarters.