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Namibia Police Issued 15,000 Gun Licenses in Two Years
17 May 2013
Namibian (Windhoek)
Police issued close to 15,000 licenses for guns to civilians in the past two years, according to figures The Namibian obtained yesterday. One licensee can have up to four firearms.
Edwin Kanguatjivi, the head of the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police confirmed that in 2011 police gave greenlight to just over 7,100 license applications and about 7,600 licenses were issued in 2012. Last year the police rejected 178 applications for licenses, a few more than... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Namibia Authorities Worried Over Rising Armed Domestic Violence Rates
28 November 2012
New Era (Namibia)
OSHIKANGO — Crimes of passion are among the top offences committed in the country and they are a serious cause for concern, says police Inspector-General Sebastian Ndeitunga.
Lieutenant-General Ndeitunga made this observation during the inauguration of a new police station at Oshikango on Monday. A total of 31 men from several regions across the country have been arrested between January and November for murdering at least 32 women after their love relations hit the... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Namibia Police Seize Drugs, 'Pellet' Guns as Crime Rate Rises
2 November 2012
Namibian (Windhoek)
The City Police and the Namibian Police were out in full force over the weekend, patrolling the streets of Windhoek and the surrounding areas to prevent crime.
Just after 20h00 on Friday night the City Police received a call about a man who was lying in Smit Street in Pionierspark after he was attacked and robbed by two men. The man was walking in a riverbed when he was attacked, severely beaten and robbed of his cellphone and wallet.
According to the neighbours who... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Weekend of Gun Homicides in Namibia
1 October 2012
New Era (Namibia)
WINDHOEK — In a crime-wracked weekend the Wanaheda Police Station reported a record 63 cases involving different offences, but mostly serious bodily assaults, while other stations recorded two murders and two cases of culpable homicide.
The assault cases were reported between Friday and Saturday noon. More are to follow from Saturday afternoon to Sunday.
According to the Namibian Police Deputy Commissioner, Sylvanus Nghishidimbwa, the assault cases ranged from knife... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Spate of Armed Robberies Brings Namibia Police to Take Drastic Measures on Guns
14 June 2012
New Era (Namibia)
With an escalation in armed robberies, police might be compelled to take the drastic measure of frisking and even strip-searching suspects and pedestrians in an effort intended to "Secure Khomas for All".
Police Regional Commander for Khomas, Commissioner Festus Shilongo. said this in an interview with New Era.
Commissioner Shilongo said last year alone, 96 people lost their lives after being shot. Among the victims were those killed during armed robberies.
As per... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Namibia Police Asked to Register and Return Confiscated Firearms
4 June 2012
New Era (Namibia)
OPUWO — Traditional leaders in the Kunene Region want measures to be put in place for unlicensed firearms confiscated by the Opuwo police to be registered and returned to their lawful owners.
The Opuwo police are in possession of around 400 unlicensed firearms that were either confiscated from people in the Kunene Region, or handed in by members of the community.
Speaking at a meeting with the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police (Nampol), Lieutenant-General... (GunPolicy.org)
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Brazil Arms Exports: Country Preaches Peace, Sells Tons of Arms
28 February 2012
Huffington Post (USA)
A small, scratched metal can thrown on the ground created Brazil's first diplomatic embarrassment of 2012. The canister of tear gas had been collected by pro-democracy activists in Bahrain. Stamped across the can in blue was a Brazilian flag and the words 'MADE IN BRAZIL.'
One year had passed since Bahrain became the stage for pro-democracy protests by the majority Shiites against the Sunni monarchy commanded by king Hamad bin-Isa Khalifa. The protesters had been... (GunPolicy.org)
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High Gun Death Risk for Young African Men, Women at Home - UN Study
19 February 2012
Southern Times (Southern Africa)
WINDHOEK - Young men in Southern Africa are at the greatest risk of cold-blooded murder, while women in the region are more likely than others from around the world to be killed in domestic violence, a UN agency says.
The statistics from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) come as the region battles to contain the proliferation of gun-related crimes.
Experts have said gun-related crime is a major problem in South Africa and Swaziland, and is on the rise in... (GunPolicy.org)
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Brazilian Gun Industry Seeks New Markets: Africa and Asia [Portugues]
27 January 2012
Publica (Brazil)
[Translated summary: With the support of the Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs, Brazilian gun manufacturers seek new markets in countries with a history of human rights violations: Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Philippines and Yemen. Brazil is among the six countries in the world with annual exports exceeding $ 100 million, according to recent research from Small Arms Survey. According to the Army, responsible for supervising and controlling exports from 2005 to... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Namibian Police Clamp Down on Gun Theft From Their Own Armouries
28 July 2011
Namibian (Windhoek)
The value of firearms stolen from Police custody last year dropped for the first time since 2006 and stood at N$29 000, the lowest in five years.
Samuel Gôagoseb, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Safety and Security, yesterday told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts that the amount decreased drastically after various measures were implemented by the Police.
More than N$33 000 worth of firearms were stolen in 2006, increasing to N$47 888 the... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Brothers Guilty of Namibia Farm Massacre Where 8 Had Died, Son Walks Free
28 July 2011
Namibian (Windhoek)
After close to six and a half years of being accused of having masterminded the murder of his parents and six other people at their farm south of Rehoboth, 'Shorty' Erasmus is a free man again.
Windhoek resident Justus Christiaan ('Shorty') Erasmus was found not guilty on all charges - including eight counts of murder - in the High Court in Windhoek yesterday.
The man whose claims led to Erasmus's arrest in mid-March 2005, Rehoboth resident Sylvester Beukes (26), and... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Namibian Gun Owner Shoots, Kills Wife for Comments on Racist Leader
12 April 2010
Namibian (Windhoek)
Police at Aranos have arrested a farmer who allegedly shot and killed his wife with a revolver.
Hardap Police Deputy Commissioner Kobus Meyer said the 57-year-old man was drunk when he allegedly gunned down his wife in the sitting room at the farm Chorus on Friday night.
According to Meyer, the woman died instantly from a single gunshot to the head.
Meyer said although the couple had been drinking that night, preliminary investigations showed that they had not been... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Domestic Abuse Shootings Bring Namibia Closer to Tough Gun Control
15 February 2010
Namibian (Windhoek)
The issuing of firearm licences should be stricter, as there have been several reports of women being shot by their boyfriends or husbands, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Libertina Amathila said in Parliament on Thursday.
Speaking on the debate on the draft defence policy tabled by Defence Minister Charles Namoloh, Amathila said: "Weapons [licences] are issued easily to the public, are people able to handle guns? Women are shot by their boyfriends and husbands."
Safety and... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia,Southern Africa
Local, US Experts Probe Illegal Gun Possession, Crime in Southern Africa
29 September 2009
New Era (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — Military and security experts from across Southern Africa, the USA and Europe are meeting in Windhoek to identify practical measures that will help address problems caused by the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW).
The proliferation of SALW poses a serious security challenge, as not only do the they prolong the duration of armed conflict but also threaten long term stability and development in Southern Africa.
The Enhancing... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Global Shooting Lobby Touts Killing African Game Animals to Save Them
16 September 2009
New Era (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — Scores of leading scientists, professionals and hunting industry representatives are meeting in Windhoek to exchange the latest research and information on the role of hunting on ecology and the economy.
The meeting, the first-ever symposium on 'Ecological and Economic Benefits of Hunting' to be organised by the World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities (WFSA), has brought together 60 representatives from 20 countries.
Namibia, one of the... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence to Disarm Domestic Abusers
19 June 2009
Namibian, Opinion
Just last week, Namibians learned of a tragic incident which has become all too common in our newspapers and on our televisions.
In Ovitoto, the alleged ongoing domestic abuse of Paulina Kenamuni by her boyfriend Julius 'Namab' Dausab culminated in tragedy. Late on Wednesday, June 3, Dausab allegedly murdered both Paulina and her mother, Elfrieda Kenamuni, with a hunting rifle.
Around the world, it is easier to be banned from driving than to be banned from possessing... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia,United Kingdom
UK Gives Millions Towards Gun Control in Namibia
7 November 2008
New Era (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — The British government this week gave Namibia N$4,2 million to implement activities of the National Action Plan on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
The money will be used to purchase a vehicle, office and computer equipment for the project support office, office equipment for regional focal points and the central firearm registry.
With the money, the action plan will also conduct an awareness raising campaign for the general public and school children and a... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Gun Law Change Mooted as Firearm Misuse, Injury Climb in Namibia
3 October 2008
New Era (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — Minister of Safety and Security, Dr Nickey Iyambo, has said there are too many guns in society with the Namibian Police receiving not less than 500 gun licence applications every month.
Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga, confirmed to New Era yesterday that over 500 applications for gun licences are received from the public and some of the applicants already own more than two guns.
"In a country where there is peace, why do we need... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
Shooters Must 'Wait Much Longer' Before Namibia's Gun Registry is Fixed
27 June 2008
New Era (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — People who applied for firearm licenses countrywide will now have to wait much longer before their applications can be processed.
The Namibian Police announced in a press statement that due to some technical problems, its Central Firearms Registry Sub-Division is unable to submit newly approved and computerized firearms licenses.
Police have requested members of the public who applied for firearm licenses to be patient while it attends to the problem.... (GunPolicy.org)
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Namibia
'Gun Free Zone' Campaign Recruits Schools, Clinics, Bars in Namibia
16 June 2008
Namibian (Windhoek)
WINDHOEK — Civil society's aim to get guns out of public places gained another ally on Friday when the Katutura-based Namibia Primary School declared itself a gun-free zone.
The school joined a number of other educational institutions, clinics, businesses and shebeens who, since September last year, have become part of the Namibia NGO Forum (Nangof)'s initiative 'Towards a Gun-Free Namibia'.
While the presentation of the message preached at the event may have... (GunPolicy.org)
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