Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the spokesperson for the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), has clarified that nine candidates from the Tsumkwe Constituency have been shortlisted for recruitment and that three of them are from the marginalised community.

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has carried out its final preparations for Friday's Independence celebrations.

NDF spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu says that they are well prepared, with the current commander-in-chief, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, also briefed on their readiness.

Namibia's Independence Day celebrations are nothing without a military parade by the country's arms of service.