The Namibian Police Force will deploy 20 officers to identified road accident hotspots and 30 vehicles nationwide as part of its preparations for the 2026/2027 festive season road safety campaign.

The Namibian police launched a nationwide, women-led crime prevention programme titled Operation Basadi 2026 on Friday. 

The Head of Police's traffic law enforcement in Otjozondjupa, Petrus Swartz, has cautioned motorists to adhere to all traffic rules and regulations.

Commissioner Swartz's caution follows an accident south of Otjiwarongo on the B1 road involving two vehicles.

Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has officially assumed the role of Kavango West Regional Commander during a hand-over and taking-over ceremony at Nkurenkuru.

Commissioner Nelumbu replaces Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.

Commissioner Nelumbu joined the Namibian Police Force in 1995.

To conclude Men's Mental Health Month, the Namibian Police in the Omaheke Region hosted a conference at Gobabis held under the theme "Strong men, healthy minds: Building resilience, wellness, and purpose".

The ||Kharas Region Police have managed to successfully evacuate ninety-six hikers from the Fish River Canyon.

The hikers, most of them South African citizens, were trapped by rising water levels in the canyon due to heavy downpours in the area.

Oshana Police Regional Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo has ordered urgent community policing meetings in Okaukamasheshe to combat a spike in crime there.

Okaukamasheshe is located in Oshana's Okatana Constituency.

The police have officially expanded their services in the Hardap Region with the opening of a Motor Vehicle Clearance and Conduct Certificate Office in Aranos.

The new facility is expected to spare residents long trips to Mariental and Rehoboth.

Police at Grootfontein are investigating a case of rape and murder after the body of a 28-year-old woman was found at a dumping site in the Kaap n' Bou informal settlement on Saturday.

The incident formed part of the weekend crime report compiled by the Namibian Police.

The Namibian police have praised the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for its live radio road safety outreach broadcasts.

The campaign, which runs across all NBC radio stations, engages and educates people about safe behaviour on the road.