Communities have been urged to join neighborhood watch groups as it creates a sense of security and reduces fear of crime during this festive season.

During the holiday season, crime tends to increase exponentially, particularly housebreaking and robberies of personal effects.

NamPol's |Khomas Region spokesperson, Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, said measures have been put in place to combat this trend.

"We know that the housebreaking incidents are likely to increase. We have increased our police visibility, and we have enough personnel on the ground."

As part of its Joy Box Project, First National Bank handed over about 460 boxes containing food, stationery, and cosmetics to the Project Hope Namibia's Namibia Adherence and Retention Project beneficiaries.

The donation will benefit underprivileged children aged 0–18 years and elders in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Ondangwa.

A total of 708 boxes were donated by the FNB staff and the FirstRand Foundation, of which 460 were handed over in Windhoek.

The boxes consist of non-perishable food items, cosmetics, stationery, self-care kits, and baby items, to name a few.

Staffers of the NamPol in the |Khomas Region bade farewell to their former regional commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson at an informal gathering at the headquarters. Commissioner Basson served as the regional head for two years and was re-assigned to head the Omusati Region. #NBCNews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcdigitalnews