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.

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi has urged the new Veterans Board, Veterans Board Appeal and Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association to harmonise efforts with the government in addressing challenges faced by veterans.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has described the joint surveillance facility between the Ministries of ICT and of Defence and Veterans Affairs as critical to Namibia's national security.

The 25th anniversary commemoration of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, held in Windhoek, reaffirms Namibia's continued leadership in promoting women's participation in peace and security.

The Veterans Appeal Board has notified 405 veterans about their successful applications.

This was revealed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah when recapping the first 100 days of the 8th administration.

President Hage Geingob has cautioned against ill-discipline in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), saying such incidents need to be addressed as soon as they occur.

PDM leader McHenry Venaani says the recent actions by the children of the liberation struggle have the potential to pose a security threat, urging the government to urgently address their plight.

The Namibian government has assured the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs that it will receive the funds needed to enable it to carry out its duties without any hindrance.

Defence Deputy Minister Hilma Nicanor gave this guarantee during the arrival of the Navy Ship Elephant from Brazil.