On 15th February 2023 the Namibian Police deployed the Special Reserve Force to come and shot unarmed workers of the city of Windhoek. This people were never violent, they were peacefully gathered just demanding for fixed employment contracts, instead of working on contracts since 1990. In the crowd we had pregnant women, as well as mothers with small babies, yet the police was determined to shot our people. Instead of allowing the police to shot at our people, I handed myself over to the police

“The recruitment of these graduates into the ​Namibian Police Force will strengthen our ​police operations nationwide as some will be ​posted to guard our borders to bolster security ​and ensure that criminal elements are ​prevented from entering our country and ​disturbing the peace and stability we continue ​to enjoy and cherish.” Dr Nangolo Mbumba | Namibian Presidency

ENOUGH MANPOWER … Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says there is enough manpower in the police force to maintain safety and security in the Khomas region and the rest of the country. Speaking in Windhoek on Wednesday, Shikongo said he will further reduce administrative staff in the head office and redeploy them to operations. Video: Donald Matthys | The Namibian