Police in Gobabis have confirmed overcrowding at the Gobabis Police Station holding cells, with 233 inmates awaiting trial currently detained in a facility designed to hold only 60.
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.
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.
The Outjo Municipality is exploring setting up high mast lights and surveillance systems across crime hot spots in the town to help curb violent crimes in the town.
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to improving road infrastructure to ensure the safety of road users.
Police in the Zambezi Region reported multiple serious incidents, including reckless driving injuring school learners, a murder, and a body found under unclear circumstances.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has given Rundu Town Council two days to find a contractor and start work on covering trenches that pose a risk to lives in the Tutungeni location.
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 City of Windhoek (CoW) has urged the residents to handle the fireworks responsibly in the celebration of the new year to avoid injuries and damage to properties.
Residents are urged to take precautions with fireworks and follow all the safety tips to ensure a secure celebration of the new year.
Authorities in Henties Bay have spoken out against vandalism of road signage, which they say compromises public safety, especially during the busy festive season.
