Eliaser Iyambo appointed chair of Namibia’s Gambling Board
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on New Era
Eliaser Iyambo, deputy head of operations at the Windhoek City Police Service, becomes chair of the Gambling Board of Namibia for a three-year term, from November 2026 to October 2029. His appointment comes alongside that of several other board members, according to New Era.
Eliaser Iyambo, deputy director of operations at the Windhoek City Police Service, will chair the Gambling Board of Namibia for three years, from November 2026 to October 2029. He has more than 26 years of experience in law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, law and corporate governance, according to New Era.
Iyambo has served with the Windhoek City Police Service since October 2023 and oversees five operational departments, including crime prevention and property protection. He previously worked as an investigator in the Namibian Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Division, where he handled cases including fraud, homicide and financial misconduct, according to New Era.
Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, asked the new Gambling Board and Namibia Wildlife Resorts board to prioritise transparency, accountability and innovation at their swearing-in ceremony on Friday. Both boards will serve until October 2029, according to New Era.
