Barely two days after deporting 242 illegal immigrants, the Department of Immigration in Zambia has again intercepted 175 illegal immigrants. 

The Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has encouraged cadets to prepare themselves to become professional and disciplined officers once deployed.

A surge in violent crimes has caused fear among the residents of Gobabis in the Omaheke Region after several murder cases were recorded in recent weeks.

From the beginning of January until the first week of February 2026, the region recorded four murder cases. 

The Zambian Department of Immigration has deported 242 illegal immigrants following a mass removal operation this week.

The deportees consist of 217 Burundians, 15 Tanzanians, eight Rwandese and two Congolese.

A 37-year-old Namibian soldier has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment in Zambia after being caught selling elephant tusks to undercover officers in Mwandi. 

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to ensuring that no illegal activities take place in holding cells nationwide.

The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".

The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.

Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa delivered an emotional tribute to the family of the late Ondangwa-based prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.

She described Shiweda as an outstanding and committed prosecutor who was simply doing her job. Imalwa added that her death will not be in vain.

The Bunya C Class Police Station has recorded the highest number of reported cases in the Kavango West Region, with Nkurenkuru town ranking second.

This concerning trend was highlighted during a police community meeting held in Rupara village.

Participants at the Cybercrime Bill consultation at Rundu have called for stiffer sentences for cybercrime offenders.

The consultations on the draft Bill are being conducted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT).