A Grootfontein-based young entrepreneur has developed a cellphone application aimed at combating crime.

The Namibian Correctional Service has extended its community service orders programme to the Luderitz Magistrate's Court and Aus Periodical Court.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, officially launched the programme's expansion at Luderitz.

Police in Keetmanshoop have teamed up with reformed ex-offender Paulus Shimweetheleni, known as ‘Ninja,’ to engage directly with young people about the consequences of crime.

During a recent police community engagement, residents raised concerns over the rising crime rate, fueled largely by gangsterism.

Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has praised officers in the Zambezi Region for their commitment to reducing crime.

Authorities in the Erongo Region have expressed satisfaction with the good behaviour demonstrated by both tourists and locals throughout the holiday season. 

The Vice President of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says the acceleration of the country's developmental agenda can be attained at a fast pace through public-private partnerships. 

She made these remarks during the inauguration of the Onawa police station in the Oshana Region.

Former Omaheke Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, is now the head of police in the Kavango East Region.

He has replaced Commissioner Johanna Ngondo, who is now the advisor in the Office of the Inspector General. 

The Erongo police have expressed concern over the number of young people who leave their homes without informing their parents and guardians, forcing them to report them missing.

The unwillingness of Windhoek's informal settlement residents to sign lease agreements with the city has delayed the completion of electrification projects.

Windhoek Mayor, Queen Kamati, revealed this during the council meeting. 

The Erongo Police will continue their special operations to arrest drug dealers, thieves, and other criminals terrorising Swakopmund residents.

Chief Inspector Iileni Shapumba says recent operations in this regard have yielded success.