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 of the Namibian Police Force, appointed May 2026 following removal of predecessor Joseph Shikongo.
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Informanté
Acting Inspector-General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda issued statement cautioning public over misuse of insignia in AI content
“The statement was issued by Acting Inspector-General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda.”
Police caution public over misuse of insignia in AI contentThe Namibian
Anne-Marie Nainda said such content has potential to tarnish police image and create public confusion
“Nainda says such content has the potential to tarnish the image of the police force and create confusion among the public.”
Police warn against use of police insignia in AI-generated contentThe Namibian
Anne-Marie Nainda warned against any form of impersonation of police officers
“She warns against any form of impersonation of police officers, adding that the police force remains committed to promoting peace, unity, law and order.”
Police warn against use of police insignia in AI-generated contentInformanté
Acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda took the salute as the cadets marched past
“Acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda and Deputy Inspector-General Elias Mutota took the salute as the cadets marched past, demonstrating their newly acquired marching skills.”
Cadet constables showcase marching skills ahead of Friday’s graduation at OshakatiThe Namibian
Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda warned 1,380 newly graduated police officers against misconduct and inappropriate social media behaviour
“Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda has warned 1 380 newly graduated police officers against engaging in misconduct and inappropriate social media behaviour that could bring the police into disrepute.”
Police chief warns 1 380 new police graduates against abusing social mediaThe Namibian
Nainda said officers who tarnish police image would face disciplinary action
“Addressing cadet constables during the graduation ceremony of the 2025/26 police basic training course at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Friday, Nainda said officers who tarnish the image of the police would face disciplinary action.”
Police chief warns 1 380 new police graduates against abusing social mediaWindhoek Observer
Anne-Marie Nainda replaced Joseph Shikongo in acting capacity
“The incident led to the 12-month suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was replaced in an acting capacity by Anne-Marie Nainda.”
President avoids State House after naked man break-inWindhoek Observer
Anne-Marie Nainda was appointed as acting inspector general of Namibian Police Force
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah merely announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general of the Namibian Police Force.”
Nampol tight lipped on Shikongo’s suspension benefitsInformanté
Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force
“MAJOR General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, bringing decades of experience in national and international policing to the country's top law enforcement position.”
Inside the career of Namibia’s acting police bossInformanté
Anne-Marie Nainda is a member of INTERPOL's Executive Committee representing Africa
“She served as Deputy Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force responsible for administration, and is also a member of INTERPOL's Executive Committee representing Africa.”
Inside the career of Namibia’s acting police bossThe 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 →
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 →
Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect a man who entered the presidential residence last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command. The breach has fuelled speculation about the status of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about the VIP Protection Unit's head Michael Abraham.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →