Titus Sheehama, who was arrested when the police intercepted a truck loaded with contraband on Sunday, appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court.

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) seized various illicit drug substances and arrested 143 suspects during anti-drug operations conducted nationwide between 1 and 31 May this year.

The former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) director-general has been charged and arrested for multiple offences.

Xavier Chungu has been arrested and charged with seven counts of communication of certain information, contrary to Section 4(1) of the State Security Act.

The Acting Police Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, is pleased with the collaboration and dedication shown by stakeholders at the Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post.

A total of 670 cadets graduated from the Police Basic Training Course from Pius Kaundu Police Training Centre in the Omaheke Region.

The graduation ceremony, which was addressed by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, was themed "Courage under Pressure. Honour in Service."

Omusati police have so far arrested only two of the six trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from lawful custody at the Okalongo Police holding cells on Sunday, 24 May.

The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region held a power transition with a "handing and taking over" ceremony for outgoing Regional Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo and incoming Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.

The Katutura Police Station is currently undergoing renovations valued at N$102.6 million. The renovations aim to improve the station's facilities and working environment, with completion set for 9 October 2027.

The Katutura Police Station holding cells have not been operational since 2018. 

Nampol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo stepped down from the helm of the Namibian Police Force after serving nearly four years of service as Police Chief.

Lieutenant General Shikongo succeeded Sebastian Ndeitunga and held the position from August 2022 until May 2026.

Zambezi Police are investigating a series of road-related incidents.

This includes a hit-and-run on Friday along Dr Sam Nujoma Drive near the Bebi 1 location involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred on a section of road currently under rehabilitation.