The government says Namibia's national honours system is meant to recognise service and exceptional achievement, not privilege, political connections or favouritism.
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Frans Kapofi provided the clarification as the country commemorated Heroes' Day on August 26.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a high-stakes engagement with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) service members, demanding a high level of professional competence while pledging the government's commitment towards the welfare of soldiers.
The minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, stated that the veterans camping outside the Swapo headquarters are not in conflict with the government and are receiving what they are entitled to.
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Frans Kapofi has called for responsible resource management and greater investment in African-led research to drive the continent's development.
Kapofi said this during the launch of the Security, Resource Control and Democracy in Africa book.
Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working to strengthen cooperation on defence and security during a meeting between Namibia’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, and DRC’s Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Guy Mwadiamvita, in Windhoek.
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 Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has warned against incompetence among members of the force, while reaffirming the need to modernise defence capabilities and strengthen civil-military coordination.
The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has proposed tabling the Petroleum Amendment Bill, aimed at establishing an upstream petroleum unit as well as introducing measures to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Defence Minister Frans Kapofi to oversee the portfolio of Industries, Mines and Energy on an interim basis.
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi, Presidential Advisor Christine ||Hoebes, and Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge were amongst the high-ranking officials who visited the family of the late Solomon Hawala this morning at his homestead in Ohakweenyanga village near Ondangwa in the Oshana Region.
