Also known as: Shikongo · Elias Shikongo · Elia Shikongo · federation president · NEF president · Israel Shikongo · Hilaria Shikongo · Murray Shikongo · Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo · Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo · Megameno Shikongo · Inspector general Joseph Shikongo · the police chief · Police chief Joseph Shikongo · Police chief inspector general Joseph Shikongo · Lt Gen Joseph Shikongo · Inspector General Lt Gen Joseph Shikongo · Lt Gen Shikongo · Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo · Inspector General Shikongo · Police Chief · Inspector General of the Namibian police · NamPol Inspector General Shikongo · Juuso Panduleni Shikongo · Juuso Shikongo · Leefa Shikongo · Major General Joseph Shikongo · the inspector general · Inspector-General · Joe Archer · Inspector General of Police Joseph Shikongo · IG Shikongo · Namibian Police chief · police supremo
Police Inspector General who links youth unemployment to crime and appointed tourism protection unit leadership.
Namibia's police honoured 17 officers who died in the line of duty over seven years on International Blue Day, with officers describing the physical and emotional risks they face, including motor vehicle accidents, violent crime responses, and armed confrontations with criminals.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's police honoured 17 officers who died in the line of duty over seven years on International Blue Day, with officers describing the physical and emotional risks they face, including motor vehicle accidents, violent crime responses, and armed confrontations with criminals.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States has handed over equipment for a wood identification and screening centre to Namibia's police and home affairs ministry to support investigations into illegal timber trafficking and natural resource crimes. The centre, equipped with forensic technology and training, will enable police to analyse timber samples and determine whether they were harvested legally.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek magistrate has transferred the bail application of two suspects charged with the murder of Ondangwa Prosecutor Justine Shiweda to the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, rejecting defence requests to withdraw charges despite similar charges being pursued in Ondangwa. A third accused police officer facing graft charges will have his case separated and return to court in March 2026.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Maren De Klerk, a lawyer implicated in the Fishrot corruption scandal, has taken the Prosecutor General and Inspector General of Police to court seeking release of his N$1.3 million pension fund, which he claims was unlawfully seized. De Klerk, accused of channelling millions through his law firm to co-accused ex-cabinet ministers in the N$10 billion scheme, remains in South Africa pending extradition after technical defects delayed the State's initial extradition application.
4 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has told officers nationwide to stop citing lack of vehicles as a reason for failing to respond to crime scenes, warning that such responses erode public trust and damage the force's reputation. He instructed station commanders to take responsibility for effective deployment of available resources, noting that the Zambezi region alone has 97 vehicles and questioned why officers continue to claim transport shortages.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police led an evening patrol in Katima Mulilo as part of a coordinated security operation aimed at strengthening safety and immigration control in the Zambezi Region. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted crime hotspots including licensed bars and focused on compliance with licensing regulations and public order.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Justice Minister Filemon Wise Immanuel has urgently requested residential security protection for all magistrates and prosecutors following the death of Magistrate Justine Shiweda and rising threats against judicial officers in Grootfontein and Ondangwa. Immanuel warned that attacks on judges threaten the independence of the justice system and emphasised that financial constraints cannot delay protecting those who administer justice.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The //Kharas Regional Council chairperson announced the appointment of Megameno Shikongo as acting chief regional officer following the arrest of the previous CRO on corruption charges. The council said it would ensure service delivery continues uninterrupted during the transition.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Samuel Shimbuli, born in Windhoek in 1955, was a celebrated lightweight boxer who won the South African Inter-Provincial Amateur Boxing Championship and served as a security officer and mentor at Rossing Uranium Boxing Club. The article eulogizes his achievements during the colonial era and his contributions to Namibian boxing.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Senior police and media figures say journalists covering the President and other high-level events must balance scrutiny with professional conduct and respect for security protocols, while security authorities should establish designated media areas rather than restrict access entirely. Both sides are urged to cooperate through regular dialogue and mutual respect to protect democratic processes without compromising press freedom.
17 February 2026 · New Era →