Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has raised concerns over rising crime levels in the Erongo Region, including housebreaking and theft; robbery with aggravating circumstances; fraud and cybercrime targeting pensioners; motor vehicle theft targeting tourists; and assault.
Two suspects accused of copper theft that caused extensive damage to the sub-power kiosk in Bukalo appeared before Magistrate Beatrice Sibalatani in the Ngoma Periodical Court yesterday.
South African national Chante Coetzee, who was arrested last year after her extradition from Zambia on charges of motor vehicle theft, has pleaded guilty to all charges in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court.
Kapana and dried meat vendors in Otjiwarongo have denied accusations of contributing to stock theft by purchasing stolen meat.
These allegations arose following a recent incident in the Outjo district, where 31 cattle valued at over N$ 372 000 were illegally slaughtered.
Three of the four suspects involved in the theft and sale of two Rottweiler dogs in Swakopmund made their first appearance at the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court today.
They were each granted bail of N$3,000.
The fourth suspect, who is underage, was released into the care of his parents.
Cross-border livestock theft appears to be on the rise in the Kavango East Region.
The police received 32 cattle that were recovered in Angola at Ndiyona.
President Nangolo Mbumba is disappointed over the theft of food meant for the drought relief programme.
The known incidences of theft of food items meant for drought relief were reported in Oshikoto, and suspects were arrested in May this year.
Town Engineer in the Rundu Town Council, Sakaria Shopati, says the institution lost about N$3 million in the 2023–2024 financial year due to vandalism and infrastructure theft.
Shopati says despite the Town Council's attempts to upgrade service infrastructure, the local population is hindering progress.
Theft and livestock theft are on the increase in the Omaheke Region, with more than 200 cases recorded since May.
Vandalism and theft of water borehole equipment such as cylinders and solar panels are rampant in the Ohangwena Region.
This has left some communities without water during this critical time when it is needed most.
