Shikongo ready for retirement amid speculation of term extension

NAMPA

2024-09-16

OKATYALI, 19 July 2024 - Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo speaking at the opening of the Okatyali C-Class Police Station on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) – The Inspector-General (IG) of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has expressed his readiness for retirement, despite speculations suggesting that his term might be extended.
Shikongo, who has been the police chief since August 2022, is set to retire at the end of this month as he turns 60 on Wednesday.
However, there has been speculation within the police force that Shikongo’s tenur...

Restricted content

NamPol chief police

Community

Kashikola seriously injured in head-on collision near Rundu

2025-08-30 20:12:20

Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences to families of fatal Mariental crash victims

2025-08-30 14:37:35

MHAISS launches African Amnesty Month to curb illegal firearms

2025-08-29 15:12:47

Man, 36, commits suicide in Katima Mulilo

2025-08-29 14:05:48

!HOAEB’S ORDEAL UNDERSCORES THE NEED FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REFORM

2025-08-28 15:37:52

Walvis Bay councillors debate over land sale conditions

2025-08-28 14:06:22

President urges learners at Ndoro to take education seriously

2025-08-28 08:25:44

NAA, Tutu Creative Concepts launch School Screening Project

2025-08-27 17:42:41

"Corruption must be treated as treason": Nandi-Ndaitwah

2025-08-26 21:47:26

Hawala accorded hero's funeral

2025-08-26 16:16:11

Two women allegedly raped in Oshikoto over the weekend

2025-08-26 13:12:44

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 29 August 2025 - A nurse of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) photographed with patients who sought medical services during an outreach programme. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 29 August 2025 - A nurse of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) attending to a patient during one of their outreaches. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

RUACANA, 29 August 2025 - Nampower handed over medical equipment to the Omusati Health Directorate on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti speaks during the Nature, People and Climate Investment Plan validation workshop in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2025 – Brave Warriors head coach, Collin Benjamin at a training session ahead of Namibia’s upcoming International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup qualifiers against Malawi, at the CBS training ground in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2025 - Members of the Namibian Defence Force marches to commemorate Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo on Tuesday. (Photo: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Heroes Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo on Tuesday. (Photo: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 26 August 2025 - A section of the war veteran for the liberation struggle of Namibia at the Heroes Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo on Tuesday. (Photo: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA