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Sebastian Ndeitunga

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

Former inspector general of the Namibian Police who commented on security weaknesses exposed by a State House breach in 2026.

2022-07-052026-06-25
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  1. April 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga said the issue created unnecessary tension between southern Angola residents and Namibian farmers

    Source

    “"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
  3. February 2023

  4. The Namibian

    Police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga joined Breakfast in the Desert crew in the studio

    Source

    “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
  5. October 2022

  6. The 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?
Society

Minor offenders seek criminal record expungement after serving sentences

The News

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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  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. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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