Former Omaheke Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, is now the head of police in the Kavango East Region.

He has replaced Commissioner Johanna Ngondo, who is now the advisor in the Office of the Inspector General. 

The Namibian Police have conferred 51 officers, 30 men, and 21 women, from all 14 regions with new ranks.

However, due to distance only 23 could attend the official event in Windhoek, with the rest being conferred by their respective regional commanders.   

The Deputy Inspector General for Administration at the Namibian Police (NamPol), Major General Anna-Marie Nainda, says it is important that Namibia understands the need for gender mainstreaming, as women and men have different experiences, needs, and priorities.