Some victims of gender-based violence (GBV) have resorted to reporting cases to the traditional authorities instead of the police in order to get compensation.
The police at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, are concerned about the possible health hazard at the station emanating from an overflowing manhole.
The station commander, Inspector Charles Mayumbelo, says that the manhole has been overflowing for years.
The Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says drug abuse in Namibia is a growing concern and is responsible for increased criminal activities happening in many communities.
Police in the Kavango East Region visited numerous schools in the region as part of Operation Genesis.
During their visit, the police educated the learners on crime prevention and the importance of self-discipline.
Police in the Oshikoto Region have detained over 30 Angolan nationals and issued several traffic fines since the launch of Operation Genesis.
The operation aims to clamp down on crime and road accidents in the region and has intensified the maintenance of law and order both in urban and rural areas.
The drive for the police recruitment process closed today.
Applicants had mixed emotions as they all hoped to secure a uniform.
There are 750 vacancies up for grabs.
The Namibian Police have conferred 51 officers, 30 men, and 21 women, from all 14 regions with new ranks.
However, due to distance only 23 could attend the official event in Windhoek, with the rest being conferred by their respective regional commanders.
The police at Rundu is investigating a case in which a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by four boys at Ndama on Thursday.
Omaheke Police is working tirelessly to strengthen partnerships with community members in combatting crime such as housebreaking, assaults and theft.
The police is running an awareness campaign to educate the inhabitants on their role in community policing.
A 35-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly raping an 8-year-old learner whom he was contracted to transport to and from school.
It is alleged that the suspect raped the young learner twice this week, on Monday and Tuesday, after picking her up from Klein Kuppe Private School in Ongwediva.
