The government is strengthening Namibia’s security and law-enforcement services by adding more personnel, equipment and infrastructure across the country.
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu said the ministry has created 1,779 deployment opportunities as part of efforts to expand operational capacity within the security sector.
Speaking during a Cabinet Committee briefing at the Government Information Centre, Iipumbu said the deployments include 426 newly recruited officers in the Namibia Correctional Service, while a further 404 trainees are currently undergoing training.
In addition, 719 officers have been promoted within the Namibian Police as part of measures aimed at strengthening institutional capacity.
“We have also made progress when it comes to the Namibia Correctional Service, where 426 officers were recruited and 404 are currently undergoing training. Additionally, 719 were promoted in the Namibian Police, and 151 operational vehicles were acquired and distributed countrywide,” Iipumbu said.
The ministry has also invested in operational resources, including the acquisition and distribution of 151 vehicles to support security operations nationwide.
To improve coordination among security agencies, a digital Motorola radio communication system has also been successfully tested and implemented.
Infrastructure development within the sector has also progressed, including the completion of the Omusati Police Station and upgrades at the Swakopmund Police Station.
Within the correctional services system, a clinic was inaugurated at the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility in December 2025, while new staff accommodation has been developed at the Hardap and Katima Mulilo correctional facilities.
Additional initiatives include the installation of hydroponic systems at the Gobabis correctional facility and the introduction of a tele-inmate telephone system aimed at improving correctional management.
Iipumbu said the ministry remains committed to strengthening national security and improving service delivery across the country.
She also called on citizens and residents to work together with government to uphold the rule of law and contribute to maintaining peace and safety in Namibia
