Chaos erupted in Otjomuise Nine this afternoon after a group of residents attempted to grab land.

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), and traffic officers from the Namibian and City Police, launched a week-long road safety campaign in Windhoek.

The City Police have made an improvement in the quality of the surveillance system, which now has motion detection and flexible camera controls that can be adjusted from the CCTV room for detailed monitoring. 

MTC will provide about 200 CCTV cameras to the City Police under a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Windhoek.

The cameras are aimed at curbing crime and helping recover items throughout the city. 

Members of the public are discouraged from giving money to children and adults living and working on the street.

The Head of Windhoek City Police, Chief Leevi Ileka, made the call at a media briefing in Windhoek.

Fraudsters targeting students become ever more present during university registration periods.

As such, students are advised to stay vigilant and be on the lookout for scammers aiming to disrupt their finances.

The Windhoek City Police confiscated a large number of whiskies and packets of cigarettes in Windhoek on Friday morning.

Though the exact value of the items is yet to be established, it is estimated to be in the region of N$100,000.

The Windhoek City Police is stationed at the Okapuka roadblock for the festive season, ensuring compliance with road traffic rules. They'll be screening for warrants, vehicle roadworthiness, and fitness.

Motorists who have not settled their traffic fines with the City Police are encouraged to pay their dues while they have time.

The City Police's Head of Operation, Deputy Chief Eliaser Iiyambo, revealed that there are about 40 000 warrants of arrest for traffic fines in the |Khomas Region.

The City Police's Head of Operations is calling on members of the public to ensure that their cars are road-worthy before embarking on a long-distance journey for the festive season.

Deputy Chief Eliaser Iyambo made the call during a road safety day held at the City Police Headquarters in Windhoek.