The Namibian police in the ||Kharas Region say they are fully prepared for the upcoming elections, with manpower and resources deployed to ensure safe and smooth voting.

Police are investigating another suspected break-in at the Katima Mulilo Town Council, which occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning. 

The police in the Omaheke Region are partnering with church leaders around Gobabis to combat crime.

Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga, in an interview with NBC News, said churches have a major impact on creating communities, and it is important that they join in fighting social ills in society. 

A joint operation by the police, Namibian Defence Force (NDF), fisheries officials and conservancies has led to the seizure of fish caught illegally in the Zambezi Region valued at over N$92,000. 

Crimes against tourists in the Erongo Region have seen an uptick of 26% between January and October this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Forty-four cases were reported between January and October this year, compared to 35 reported during the same period last year.

The Police Inspector General suggested amending the Benevolent Fund to alleviate the financial strain on police officers and their families.

He was speaking at a two-day Annual General Meeting of the Police Benevolent Fund underway at Swakopmund.

The Namibian Police Force recorded close to 5,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide in 2024.

Erongo Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona revealed the statistics at Walvis Bay, where a workshop for male police officers is underway.

The police recorded 6 cases involving dealing and possession of illegal drugs over the weekend.

The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.

Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.