Police in the ||Kharas Region have stepped up festive operations by deploying officers to help prevent crime and ensure public safety during the Christmas period.

Public transport fares have increased significantly at this time of the year. Travellers say the prices are above the normal rates, particularly at loading zones in the city.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has urged the public to refrain from littering and to take shared responsibility for keeping Namibia clean during the festive season and beyond.

Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Minister Lucia Iipumbu has paid tribute to all essential workers doing duty this festive season.

Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in serious crimes during the 2024/2025 festive season, with cases increasing by 114%. 

Between November and December 2025, reported criminal incidents climbed from 1,261 cases in the previous year to 2,702 cases.

Namibia recorded 488 road fatalities between 01 January and 14 December 2025, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.

3,126 crashes were recorded, a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. However, 5,111 injuries were reported, marking a 1.8% decline.

Compared to last year’s crime statistics for the festive season period of November to December, most crime categories across the regions have increased this year, with only three type murder, culpable homicide, and protected game products  showing a decrease.

The nationwide Festive Season Environmental Awareness Campaign has now reached Swakopmund.

Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia engaged motorists and residents on responsible waste disposal practices.

As the festive season begins, the police have reassured the public of their commitment to serve and protect communities across the country.

The festive season road safety campaign was conducted at the Windhoek‑Okahandja roadblock, with authorities stepping up efforts to ensure safe travel during the holiday period.