Sebastian Ndeitunga

Also known as: General Sebastian Ndeitunga · Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga · Police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga

Former Namibian Police inspector general who criticized security lapses at State House in May 2026.

2022-07-052026-10-06

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April 2024
14 AprThe Namibian
Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga said the issue created unnecessary tension between southern Angola residents and Namibian farmers
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“"The issue has created unnecessary tension between the residents of southern Angola and the Namibian farmers who graze their cattle there," Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga said last week at a forum set up to try and resolve the problem.”
Angola’s Beef With Namibia is Getting Real
February 2023
14 FebThe Namibian
Police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga joined Breakfast in the Desert crew in the studio
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“Police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga on Monday morning joined the Breakfast in the Desert crew of Whilzahn, John-Colin and Arlana in the studio for a lively and light discussion on his pending retirement, the legacy he leaves behind and his controversial comments on mini-skirts.”
Police inspector general joins Breakfast in the Desert
October 2022
7 OctThe Namibian
Sebastian Ndeitunga had availability to media via his cellphone
Source
“One of the best traits of former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga was his availability to the media via his cellphone.”
What's the Plan, Police Chief?

World & Region

Namibia raises over N$2.6m in Cuba solidarity gala

The News

A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.

18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

Namibia raises over N$2.6m in Cuba solidarity gala
A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

Paulus Noa retires after 20 years as ACC director general
Paulus Noa, who established Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission from scratch in 2006 and served as its director general for 20 years, is stepping down with Bryan Eiseb nominated as his successor. During his tenure, the ACC processed over 7,500 corruption complaints and expanded to include forensic, intelligence, and anti-money laundering divisions.
3 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 25 June

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 10 June

Minor offenders seek criminal record expungement after serving sentences
People convicted of minor offences in Namibia are calling for amendments to laws allowing petty convictions to be removed from criminal records, arguing that permanent criminal histories prevent them from rebuilding their lives. The current Criminal Procedure Act of 1997 makes no statutory provision for expungement, leaving individuals barred from decent employment unless directly pardoned by the president.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

Mampara of the Week: VIP Protection Unit lapses
A satirical opinion column criticizes Namibia's VIP protection officers for alleged failures in security at State House, including an incident on 21 April where a mentally ill man allegedly bypassed checkpoints and entered the presidential compound unclothed.
9 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 7 May

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 →

Tuesday 5 May

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 →
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 →

Saturday 21 February

Namibia remembers liberation hero Erkki Nghimtina
Former President Nangolo Mbumba and SWAPO Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa paid tribute to late freedom fighter Erkki Nghimtina at his military memorial service in Omahenge, describing him as a hero who carried the burden of the struggle without wavering. Nghimtina died on 8 February, a month that has seen the deaths of several prominent Namibian figures including Founding President Sam Nujoma and President Hage Geingob in previous years.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 February

Police pursue officers implicated in corruption, drugs nationwide
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says disciplinary and criminal proceedings are under way against officers implicated in corruption, drugs and other offences, as MPs express concern that such arrests are eroding public trust in the police force. Recent cases include officers arrested for drug smuggling, theft, firearms trafficking, and extortion.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →