Former Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Chief Solomon Hawala died this morning aged 89.
A statement by the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs says Jesus, as he was affectionately known, died at home at Ohakweenyanga in the Oshana Region.
The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) has officially opened its 18th intake training programme of over 1,600 recruits.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged members of the Namibia Defence Force not to put the country's security at risk, calling for the highest level of discipline and professionalism.
The NDF has announced that candidates who were previously declared medically fit in the regions but were left behind will now be required to report this Friday.
According to NDF Spokesperson Petrus Shilumbu, the individuals will undergo a medical examination before being cleared for training.
The spokesperson of the Namibian Defence Force, Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, said the NDF will only respond to the case in which a court ordered it to reinstate 19-year-old Joel Velipufye, who was removed from training, after studying the judgement.
A full-scale security operation is set to be launched in Okahandja following the murders of two minors and a 15-year-old girl in the town.
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has been commended for effectively assisting flood-hit communities in northern regions, where rising waters have cut off access to essential services.
The ongoing relief operation, launched last month, supports areas at high risk of waterborne diseases.
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.
A nine eight members of the Namibian Defence Force will participate in the 1st International Military Sport Council Eastern and Southern Liaison Office (CISM ESALO) Quadrilateral Games in Kimberly, South Africa.
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) to guard the country against elements that want to destabilise peace.
