Kawana praised for boosting police recruitment and infrastructure

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2025-03-20

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo pictured at Heroes Acre ahead of the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) significantly expanded recruitment, modernised infrastructure, and enhanced policing under the leadership of outgoing Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Albert Kawana.
Speaking at a farewell event in Windhoek on Wednesday, NamPol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo praised Kawana’s role in securing funds for police recruitment over three consecutive years.
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