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Anne-Marie Nainda

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 Force, appointed May 2026 following suspension of predecessor Joseph Shikongo.

2024-10-132026-08-21
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  1. May 2026

  2. Informanté

    Major General Anne-Marie Nainda appointed as Acting Inspector General of Namibian Police Force for one year

    Source

    “THE Namibian Presidency has announced that Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, has appointed Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, with immediate effect.”

    Presidency announces appointment of Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police
Society

Namibia must sustain anti-firearms campaign beyond amnesty

The News

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.

22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia must sustain anti-firearms campaign beyond amnesty

    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.

    22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia extends amnesty for illegal gun surrender until September 30

    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.

    22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. 20 murders, 261 armed robberies recorded in 10-month period

    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 →

Friday 14 August

  1. Search for missing 15-year-old continues in Swakopmund

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. 1,747 road crashes recorded in first eight months of 2026

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Police review inmate meals following High Court order

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Police and four farmers' unions sign 10-year rural crime agreement

    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 →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Police and farmers' groups sign 10-year agreement against stock theft

    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 →

Monday 6 July

  1. Police VIP protection chief removed after State House breach

    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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. Police warn public against AI-generated content with police uniforms

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Police warns public against AI-generated police uniform content

    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 →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Over 1,000 cadet constables graduate after nine-month police training

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. Police chief warns 1,380 graduates against social media misconduct

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. PM Ngurare defends President Nandi-Ndaitwah's right to full two terms

    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 →

Monday 18 May

  1. President avoids State House after break-in incident

    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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. 161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. President removes police inspector general citing State House breach

    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 →

  2. State House intruder's family seeks CCTV footage and answers

    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 →

  3. Venaani defends President's constitutional authority to hire and fire

    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 →

  4. Nampol silent on Shikongo suspension benefit details

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Major General Anne-Marie Nainda appointed acting police inspector general

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. President removes police inspector general Shikongo

    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 →

  2. President appoints Major General Nainda as Acting Inspector General

    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 →

  3. Former police chief slams security breach at State House

    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 →

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