Windhoek City Police

04 Sep

City Police struggle to secure crime-ridden former Club Pamodzi

ObserverNational NewsClub Pamodzi, Windhoek City Police

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Windhoek City Police are facing several challenges as they seek to secure the abandoned building in Rykmans Dorp, formerly known as Club Pamodzi. This site has been a hotspot for criminal activities since its closure in 2015, leading to mounting safety concerns among nearby residents. The spokesperson of the Windhoek City Police, Marceline Murapo, highlighted the difficulties in resource allocation and communication between various stakeholders. “The rapid population growth in Windhoek has contributed to rising crime rates, necessitating a comprehensive approach to urban safety and law enforcement,” she stated. Last week, a woman and her two sons…

Demolished Shack owners left homeless

ObserverObserver MoneyMukwanangobe informal settlement, Municipal Council of Windhoek, Namibia Police (Nampol), Windhoek City Police

Tujoromajo Kasuto Owners of the Mukwanangobe informal settlement shacks which have been demolished say they have been left in the streets with no immediate plans to relocate them. Some of the families whose homes were demolished by the Windhoek City Police and Namibia Police (Nampol) on Wednesday, on Thursday afternoon 22 July, camped in front of City of Windhoek Headquarters demanding answers and to see the court order which they claim was not issued. They also told Windhoek Observer that they have sent numerous letters to the City’s Mayor, Job Amupanda, and have not received any responses yet. At a…