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Windhoek council greenlights mobile panic button despite concerns

Summary by The Namibian
The Windhoek City Council discussed the merits of making an emergency cellphone button available to residents on Thursday. Participation would be voluntary, and would come with a subscription fee. Councillors expressed some concerns about its feasibility, yet gave the project the green light. Councillor Ivan Skrywer said the idea is good, but expressed concern that the initiative would lead to the commercialisation of fighting crime. “I worry th…
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The Namibian broke the news in Windhoek, Namibia on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
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