A 37-year-old Namibian soldier has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment in Zambia after being caught selling elephant tusks to undercover officers in Mwandi. 

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to ensuring that no illegal activities take place in holding cells nationwide.

The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".

The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.

Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa delivered an emotional tribute to the family of the late Ondangwa-based prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.

She described Shiweda as an outstanding and committed prosecutor who was simply doing her job. Imalwa added that her death will not be in vain.

The Bunya C Class Police Station has recorded the highest number of reported cases in the Kavango West Region, with Nkurenkuru town ranking second.

This concerning trend was highlighted during a police community meeting held in Rupara village.

Participants at the Cybercrime Bill consultation at Rundu have called for stiffer sentences for cybercrime offenders.

The consultations on the draft Bill are being conducted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT).

Inspector-General of Police Joseph Shikongo has called on officers to serve the public with dedication and professionalism. 

Housebreaking and robbery topped crime reports across Namibia over the weekend.

Several housebreaking cases with intent to steal occurred in Mariental, Ongwediva, Henties Bay, and Bunya in Kavango West.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.

The Rehoboth community demonstrated today, requesting the refusal of bail for Naomi Fisch and Steve Scheiders, who were arrested last Friday for allegedly dealing in narcotic drugs.