… Another reason why Shikongo are apparently given the marching orders is that he refused to fire ex-presidential security chief commissioner Andreas Nelumbu and head of the VIP Protection Unit at State House Michael Abraham. …
Shikongo removal letter cites State House breachNamibia Minute.
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Michael Abraham — head of the VIP Protection Unit, questioned following a security breach at the presidential residence.
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- May 2026
… Competing against the top wrestlers on the continent, Ester Abraham and Lisias Shipopyeni both won silver medals and Petrus Haimbodi a bronze medal, while several other wrestlers came close to podium places. …
Wrestlers shine at African Champs… Another senior official likely to face scrutiny is Michael Abraham, the head of the VIP Protection Unit at State House. …
Ndeitunga slams police after ‘naked’ intruder at State HouseStaff Reporter NAMIBIAN wrestlers delivered an impressive performance at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, securing four silver medals and a bronze, with standout performances from Lisias Shipopyeni and Ester Abraham. …
Namibia secures four silver, one bronze in Egypt… In the senior women’s 59kg division, Ester Abraham secured a silver medal after an outstanding run to the final, where she eventually lost to a strong Nigerian opponent. …
Shipopyeni, Abraham shine as Nam wrestlers in Egypt- April 2026
… Patrick Shilongo’s cardboard and linocut print series of swimmers caught in flip turns, butterfly strokes and relay races are niche and of note, while Michael Abraham zooms in on local cityscapes in an exploration of urban geometry, shadows and silhouettes. …
‘Art Splash’ Explores Identity and Heritage… He singles out senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham as a formidable and results-driven athlete who is poised for greatness in wrestling. …
Mwiya backs medal hunt in Egypt- March 2026
… However, he later acknowledged the case, stating: “By the way, that case has already been resolved.” Head of the VIP department, commissioner Michael Abraham, declined to comment last week. …
Officer in firearm incident appointed vice president’s bodyguard- February 2026
… Swapo member Tuulikki Abraham said the decision to transfer certain powers to the Office of the Director General is anchored in the president’s desire to ensure maximum benefit for Namibians. …
Environment minister says president won't be issuing petroleum licences- January 2026
… The 15-member parliamentary standing committee, chaired by Nono Katjingisiua, comprises Tuulikki Abraham, Vetaruhe Kandozoru, Lilian Lutuhezi, Fenny Tutjavi and Armas Amukoto. …
MP visit Otjiwarongo capital projects
Politics
President removes police inspector general citing State House breach
The News
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 →
Thursday 7 May
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Namibian wrestlers win two silvers, one bronze at African Championships
Namibian wrestlers won two silver and one bronze medal at the Africa Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt. Ester Abraham and Lisias Shipopyeni secured silver medals, while Petrus Haimbodi won bronze, with several other wrestlers coming close to podium places.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
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 →
Namibia wins four silver, one bronze at African Wrestling Championships
Namibian wrestlers earned four silver medals and a bronze at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, with Lisias Shipopyeni securing two silvers in Greco-Roman and beach wrestling, and Ester Abraham claiming silver in women's beach wrestling. Lazarus Haimbodi added a bronze in senior Greco-Roman 63kg.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian wrestlers earn medals at African Continental Championships
The Namibian wrestling team competed at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, with Lisias Shipopyeni earning a silver medal in Greco-Roman 55kg and Calvin Dreyer finishing fourth in the U/20 category. Other wrestlers including Petrus Haimbodi and Henrico Durand also competed, with the federation noting the performances demonstrated technical ability and provided valuable experience for future development.
5 May 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 25 April
Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
Namibia sends eight wrestlers to African Championships in Egypt
Eight Namibian wrestlers will compete at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria from 27 April to 4 May, fully funded and prepared by the Sports Commission. The delegation, led by national coach Luis Paz, includes 2023 African champion Calvin Dreyer and senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham, who is training in Ivory Coast under an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
Officer involved in firearm incident appointed to protect vice president
Police constable Benjamin Mutongolume, who was involved in a firearm discharge incident at Walvis Bay in September 2024, has been appointed as the official bodyguard to Vice President Lucia Witbooi by Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. The officer was investigated for discharging a firearm within a municipal area and was given the option of paying a N$3,000 fine or serving six months' imprisonment, with the police stating the transfer was already in process prior to the incident.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 February
Minister rejects claims president will issue petroleum licences
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel said the president will not be issuing petroleum licences, contrary to opposition claims, as this is an administrative duty. The amendment bill to place the petroleum sector under the Presidency requires oversight by the highest executive level for strategic national resources, though opposition parliamentarians dispute the move on constitutional and accountability grounds.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 20 January
Parliamentary committee inspects health capital projects in Otjozondjupa
A 15-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality and Social Services commenced visits to capital projects initiated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Otjozondjupa region. The committee is conducting oversight and evaluation of the projects, following reports from the regional governor that many health infrastructure projects in the region remain dormant, incomplete, or non-functional despite multi-year budgeting.
20 January 2026 · New Era →