Retired Police Commissioner, Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa is the head of the newly established anti-poaching unit. The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta made the announcement today. The ministry received approval to establish a dedicated Wildlife Protection Service in 2016 in an effort to curb increasing incidents of poaching of endangered species. Kashihakumwa comes with vast experience having led the anti-poaching mission in 2014/15, in Etosha National Park and surrounding areas, which led to a number arrests. The appointment is effective from 1 August.