The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, says police visibility will be increased on the streets across the country this festive season.

Lieutenant-General Shikongo says visitors and citizens alike need peace of mind and to feel safe as they wind up the year at holiday destinations of their choice.

The top cop led a night patrol to some of the crime hotspots in the coastal town of Swakopmund as part of the launch of the festive season operation in the town.

The festive season is rapidly drawing nearer, and the police are gearing up for their festive season crime prevention and road safety initiatives.

Inspector General Joseph Shikongo addressed officials in his preparatory meeting for the national festive season crime prevention and road safety operation at the national headquarters in the capital.

Shikongo stressed the need for community engagement and partnerships, emphasising that the support and cooperation of citizens are essential in preventing and combating crime.

The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police says they will not rest until Namibia is rid of criminals who are disturbing peace in communities and among tourists.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made the announcement during the launch of the month-end operation.

The month-end patrol came out of the preparation meeting for the festive season operations.

The operation will be conducted in all corners of the city.

Lieutenant General Shikongo therefore called on the force to serve the communities they pledged to protect.

Namibian Police Chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has taken swift action by dismissing Reservist Constable Valentino Endjala, who was caught on video assaulting his pregnant girlfriend.

Lieutenant General Shikongo strongly condemned Endjala's disgraceful actions, stating that his actions have tarnished the reputation of the police force.

He emphasised that Constable Endjala is unfit to be a police officer.

This announcement was made during Lieutenant General Shikongo's appearance on the nbc's Daily Round Up with Nina show.

Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says people are frustrated and unsatisfied with delays in court cases.

Lieutenant General Shikongo has called on police officers and public prosecutors who are attending a five-day workshop at Swakopmund to serve the public with integrity. According to the Head of Namibian Police, members of the public, ranging from street vendors to farmers, have been calling him to complain about the snail's pace at which court cases are concluded.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police is concerned over the increased use of drugs in the country.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says the most commonly used drugs in the country are cannabis, mandrax, heroin, meth, crack cocaine, and power.

He says Namibia was only a drug transit country, but today the country has become drug-consuming, which is worrisome.

The Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has instructed the Regional Commander in Zambezi to extend police services to rural communities.

Shikongo gave these instructions during the inauguration of the Crime Prevention Awareness Campaign in the Zambezi.

During his speech at the launch, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo noted that stock theft in the Zambezi surpasses that of most other regions, predominantly occurring in rural areas where livestock is often stolen.

The Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, is visiting various policing areas and community members, aimed at educating the public on the police's mandate.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo's tour started in Zambezi and later proceeded to the Mukwe Constituency in the Kavango East Region.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police cautioned the business community and the public at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region to refrain from harbouring criminals and encouraging illegal activities.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made these remarks during a meeting with the community as part of his five-day visit aimed at launching the crime awareness campaign.

Lieutenant General Shikongo said the recurrence of criminal activities such as theft, robberies, house break-ins, and stock theft is a cause for concern.

Namcor faces a daunting public relations exercise to regain the trust of the Namibian people after damaging negative media reports over the past few weeks.

Allegations of discrepancies of epic proportion hang over the heads of officials at the national oil company.

Its Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga remains under scrutiny for over N$100 million reportedly paid for two oil blocks in Angola, without board approval.