The police in the Omusati Region are calling on young people in the Ruacana Constituency to work closely with law enforcement in the fight against crime.
The call was made during a youth engagement on crime prevention held in Oshifo, Ruacana Constituency, on Monday.
Operation Basadi should help build a safer and stronger Namibia, where all people can live and work in peace, safety and dignity.
These were the sentiments shared by various law enforcement stakeholders at the launch of Operation Basadi in Windhoek.
The Namibian police launched a nationwide, women-led crime prevention programme titled Operation Basadi 2026 on Friday.
A video circulating on social media since yesterday has captured public attention, as it shows two police officers apprehending a suspect, raising questions about the level of force used during the arrest.
The Eengodi Constituency Councillor Saara Shikokola has marked over seven months in office by reflecting on community achievements and structural challenges.
One of the achievements highlighted is the introduction of a mobile police station, which visits the area every Monday.
Zambia's Police Service Commissioner and a magistrate are among six people charged and arrested in connection with the alleged theft of copper cathodes worth roughly N$ 7 million, police said Thursday.
Cases of trafficking in persons prosecuted at Oshakati have more than tripled, rising from three cases in 2024/2025 to 10 cases in the 2025/2026 reporting period.
A 29-year-old man was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Anton Babinu Zola was arrested in connection with alleged serial rape incidents in Rundu, Kavango East Region.
Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango says the establishment of his council's traffic law enforcement unit is aimed at promoting responsible road users' behaviour, protecting lives, improving traffic flow and ensuring that Oshakati remains a safe, orderly and well-managed town for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has officially launched the Oshakati Town Council traffic law enforcement unit with a call to urgently invest in the technology that will manage and control traffic in the town.
