The Association of SWA Disadvantaged Veterans will hold a meeting in Windhoek next Saturday to discuss various issues, including a possible court challenge against the Veterans Act.

Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MoDVA), Charles Mubita, motivated a N$1.52 billion budget for the vote of Veteran Affairs for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Dr Mubita said this budget will be aimed at improving the welfare of liberation struggle veterans and preserving Namibia's history.

Former members of the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) are demanding answers over funds they claim were set aside for their benefit. 

The group says despite evidence of millions being transferred and invested, no payments have been made to them.

Former members of the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) are demanding answers over funds they claim were set aside for their benefit. 

The Children of the Liberation Struggle marched to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, seeking feedback on the petition handed in in August of this year.

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has confirmed the authenticity of a letter which is being circulated on social media.

The letter states that Treasury received authorisation to settle a N$60.9 million civil claim with Enercon.

Namibian war veteran Lazarus !Guiteb was buried in a sombre military send-off at his hometown of Otjiwarongo.

Aged 83, !Guiteb was accorded an official funeral by President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, who described him as a hero of note.

The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Charles Mubita, has dismissed allegations of pandemic corruption in the ministry and on August 26, a company wholly owned by the ministry.

The deputy minister was responding to questions posed by AR leader Job Amupanda.

The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, has said the ministry will need about N$2 billion to make a once-off cash payment to the 16,000 unpaid veterans of the liberation struggle.