The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has confirmed the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mac Hengari and another individual.
Shikongo told NBC News that they apprehended Hengari on Saturday afternoon.
Two men, Andreas Akwaake (53) and Immanuel Iipinge (39), were arrested in Noordoewer on March 28 for being in possession of N$725,000 in cash.
The suspects appeared before the Karasburg Magistrate's Court last week and were subsequently denied bail.
Inspector General of the Namibian Police Josef Shikongo has said the police will soon give an update on some of the horrific murders that have seemingly gone cold.
The Namibian Police are investigating three reported cases of rape that occurred over the weekend in Oshakati, Okatope, and Okakarara.
The Namibian Police (NamPol) Force in the Omusati Region has arrested a 36-year-old man after he reportedly stabbed to death his 41-year-old cousin.
The Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have recorded two suicides in Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein on Monday.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, says the government is committed to improving the facilities where the police are operating to make their working conditions conducive.
The Namibian Police will deploy 4,677 personnel to 121 constituencies across the country to maintain law and order during elections.
Provision was made for members of the security cluster to cast their votes on the 13th of November to fully dedicate time to their jobs.
Members of the Namibian Police, from various departments in all 14 regions, recently completed a disciplinary hearing workshop at Rundu.
The training is meant to enhance the level of integrity, fairness, and accountability in the Namibian Police Force.
Kaisames FM, in partnership with key stakeholders, is taking their Drive Time Programme out of the studio with a series of live Road Safety Pop-Up broadcasts at various roadblocks in the |Khomas Region.
