Also known as: major general Nainda · Major General Anne-Marie Nainda · acting inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda · Acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda · Acting Inspector-General · Acting Inspector-General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda · Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police · Acting Namibia Police Inspector General
Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, responsible for reporting crime statistics and overseeing police operations and discipline.
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Windhoek Observer
Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda confirmed 4 965 gender-based violence cases recorded nationally during 2025/26 financial year
“Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda confirmed that 4 965 gender-based violence cases were recorded nationally during the 2025/26 financial year, including 685 in Khomas.”
‘Stop treating domestic violence as a private matter’ – social workerNamibian Sun
Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda has defended the Namibian Police's internal system for investigating misconduct allegations
“Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda of the Namibian Police has defended the force's internal system for investigating allegations of misconduct against its own officers, a...”
Police defends investigating itselfWindhoek Observer
Acting Inspector General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda said achievement will have little meaning unless it translates into better policing
“However, acting Inspector General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda said the achievement will have little meaning unless it translates into better policing and service delivery to the public.”
Nampol training accredited at NQF Level 5New Era
Anne-Marie Nainda said Ohangwena recorded 654 cases, highest-contributing region in 2025/26 financial year
“Nainda said that Ohangwena's 654 cases made it the highest-contributing region during the 2025/26 financial year.”
Ohangwena: Namibia’s GBV capitalThe Namibian
Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda said the arrest followed an investigation into alleged dealing of suspected illicit drug
“Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda last week said the arrest followed an investigation into the alleged dealing of the suspected illicit drug.”
Bus driver arrested at Katutura for dealing in cocaineThe Namibian
Anne-Marie Nainda was appointed by the president as replacement for Joseph Shikongo as inspector general
“Nandi-Ndaitwah announced she had replaced Shikongo with deputy inspector general for administration, major general Anne-Marie Nainda.”
Ex-top cop Shikongo awaits NNN decisionInformanté
Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda confirmed 4,965 gender-based violence cases recorded during 2025/2026 financial year
“This was recently confirmed by the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NamPol), Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, who clarified that previous reports indicating that more than 18,500 GBV cases had been recorded during the 2025/2026 financial year were incorrect.”
Namibia records nearly 5,000 GBV cases, Khomas Region tops the listInformanté
Nainda clarified previous reports of more than 18,500 GBV cases during 2025/2026 were incorrect
“This was recently confirmed by the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NamPol), Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, who clarified that previous reports indicating that more than 18,500 GBV cases had been recorded during the 2025/2026 financial year were incorrect.”
Namibia records nearly 5,000 GBV cases, Khomas Region tops the listWindhoek Observer
Acting Inspector-General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda stated this is not about punishment; it is about prevention
“The message from Acting Inspector-General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda that "this is not about punishment; it is about prevention" is precisely the right starting point.”
Namibia Must Silence the Guns Beyond SeptemberWindhoek Observer
Anne-Marie Nainda said initiative intended to remove illegal firearms from circulation before use to cause harm
“Acting Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, said the initiative was intended to remove illegal and unwanted firearms from circulation before they could be used to cause harm.”
Iipumbu gives illegal gun owners 30 days to surrender weaponsA social worker with 15 years of experience is urging communities to report domestic violence to police rather than treating it as a private family matter. Windhoek recorded more than 290 domestic violence cases between January and May this year, though police note the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A social worker with 15 years of experience is urging communities to report domestic violence to police rather than treating it as a private family matter. Windhoek recorded more than 290 domestic violence cases between January and May this year, though police note the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Acting Inspector General Anne-Marie Nainda defended the Namibian Police force's internal system for investigating allegations of misconduct against its own officers.
28 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 6,304 gender-based violence cases during the 2025/26 financial year, with Ohangwena accounting for 654 cases—the highest of any region—according to statistics released by Acting Namibia Police Inspector General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda. The country has recorded over 6,000 GBV cases annually for the past three financial years.
8 September 2026 · New Era →
An Intercape bus driver, Nathaniel Tobias, was arrested at Maroela, Katutura, on 24 April while driving a bus from Cape Town to Windhoek in connection with dealing in cocaine. Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda said the matter is before the court and is being treated as an isolated case with no indication of involvement in an organised syndicate.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police, 4,965 gender-based violence cases were recorded during the 2025/2026 financial year, with Khomas Region reporting the highest number at 685 cases. The police clarified that previous reports of more than 18,500 cases represented a cumulative four-year figure, not annual data.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Observer welcomes the Namibian Police Force's September amnesty for illegal firearms but warns that prevention efforts must extend beyond the month-long initiative. Between September 2025 and June 2026, the country recorded 20 firearm murders, 261 armed robberies, and hundreds of other weapons-related offences, underscoring the need for a sustained national campaign against firearms.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu launched a 2026 September Amnesty Month on Wednesday, giving illegal firearm owners until 30 September to surrender their weapons without arrest or prosecution. After the amnesty period ends, offenders will be prosecuted according to national laws.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 20 murder cases and 261 cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances between September 2025 and June 2026, according to acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda. The statistics, alongside reports of over 176 cases of firearm pointing and 88 unauthorised firearm possessions, prompted police to launch September Amnesty Month 2026 to encourage public surrender of illegal weapons without legal consequences.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Erwin Bezuidenhoudt has been missing since 2 July 2026 after being last seen near the breakwater and beach at Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. Police have deployed a helicopter, diving teams, and scanning equipment to search the area, but have found no trace of the teenager.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Between January and August 2026, Namibia recorded 1,747 road crashes resulting in 2,996 injuries and 279 fatalities, according to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force. NamPol launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation from 12 August to 10 September 2026, citing excessive speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving as main contributing factors to crashes.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police is reviewing meal provision to trial-awaiting inmates after a High Court on 23 July ordered three northern police stations to feed accused persons on court days. The police says it is implementing recommendations from the Office of the Ombudsman and working with a state chief dietician to improve inmate nutrition standards.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force and four farmers' unions—NAU, NECFU, NNFU, and PDNFU—have signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in preventing crimes affecting farmers, particularly stock theft, building on a previous 2020 agreement between police and the NAU.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police and four farmers' organisations have signed a 10-year agreement to strengthen efforts to prevent stock theft and crimes affecting farmers. The partnership, which replaces a 2020 agreement that ended in March 2024, brings together the police, the Namibia Agricultural Union, the Namibia Emerging Commercial Farmers' Union, the Namibia National Farmers' Union, and the Previously Disadvantaged Namibians' Farmers' Union to work on prevention, detection, and reduction of crimes in rural areas.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police commissioner Michael Abraham has been removed from his position as head of the VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House on 30 April, in which an unauthorised intruder gained access. Deputy commissioner Sebastian Kandunda has replaced Abraham in the role, while Abraham has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force has cautioned the public against creating and sharing AI-generated social media content depicting individuals in police uniforms or using replicas of its insignia, warning such material can mislead the public, damage the institution's reputation, and has potential legal consequences.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police acting inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda says the force has noted circulation of AI-generated images on social media depicting officers in replica police uniforms, and warns that such content contradicting the police mandate could tarnish the force's image and may have serious legal repercussions.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 1,000 cadet constables completed their nine-month training course at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre and paraded in Oshakati and Ongwediva ahead of Friday's graduation ceremony, where the Minister of Home Affairs will deliver the keynote address on behalf of the President.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda has warned 1,380 newly graduated police officers against misconduct and inappropriate social media behaviour that could bring the police into disrepute. Nainda stressed that those found in violation will face disciplinary action under the Police Act, and urged officers to uphold discipline and integrity as they begin their policing careers.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should be allowed to serve her full two constitutional terms without distraction from succession debates, which he called premature and deliberately designed to undermine the administration.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not slept in her private residential wing at State House since a naked mental health patient broke into the premises nearly three weeks ago; she is staying at her private home in Hochland Park. The incident led to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about security, as CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off at the time.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah removed Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo and replaced him with Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, citing a security incident in which a naked man was found inside the presidential residence as the reason for the removal.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The family of Giano Seibeb, accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident and wants answers on how he escaped Windhoek Central Hospital's mental health centre where he had been admitted. The incident led President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to suspend police inspector general Joseph Shikongo.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM leader McHenry Venaani said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has the constitutional authority to dismiss senior officials without necessarily giving public explanations, in response to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Venaani argued that leaders make key decisions based on sensitive information unavailable to the public.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for one year, effective immediately, replacing Joseph Shikongo. She brings decades of experience in national and international policing, including roles as Deputy Inspector-General, INTERPOL Executive Committee member representing Africa, and previous assignments in regional command and INTERPOL specialized positions.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo from his post, with major general Anne-Marie Nainda appointed as acting inspector general for one year. No grounds for the removal were given, though it came four days after a security breach at State House where an intruder reached the president's private floor.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, effective immediately, for a one-year term. She replaces Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo and is described as a seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience in senior command roles.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →