Editing Namibia (section)

=== Political control ===

The Namibian state continued to operate through ministries and civilian offices, but senior decisions were subject to Tanoan approval or pressure. Officials considered reliable by Tanoan authorities were favored in government appointments, security planning, and economic coordination.

Opposition parties, newspapers, student groups, labor organizations, and civil associations were monitored when they were considered hostile to the puppet administration. Political restrictions were usually carried out through licensing rules, police investigations, travel controls, employment pressure, and security files. This system allowed the government to preserve a formal constitutional structure while limiting independent political activity.

The Ministry of Interior and State Security under [[Tomas Shikongo]] became one of the main domestic offices used to maintain cooperation with Tanoan command structures. It coordinated police reporting, border files, detention records, and internal security communication with Tanoan liaison officers.