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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Denga Ndaitwah

Also known as: Ndaitwah · First gentleman Ndaitwah · Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · first gentleman · First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah · lieutenant general Denga Ndaitwah · Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · His Excellency Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · First Gentleman of Namibia · President Ndaitwah · retired Lieutenant General Denga Ndaitwah · the former Chief of the Defence Force · Epaphras Denga · Lt-Genl. Epaphras Denga · Genl. Denga · Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah

Denga Ndaitwah — First Gentleman of Namibia, addresses issues including strategic leadership, substance abuse, and boy-child education.

Politics

First gentleman urges leaders to be self-critical, forward-thinking

The News

First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach that reflects, adapts and focuses on present challenges rather than the past. Speaking at a public lecture on strategic leadership at the International University of Management, he distinguished leadership—getting people to want to do what needs to be done—from management, emphasizing that both are mutually inclusive.

27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. First gentleman urges leaders to be self-critical, forward-thinking

    First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach that reflects, adapts and focuses on present challenges rather than the past. Speaking at a public lecture on strategic leadership at the International University of Management, he distinguished leadership—getting people to want to do what needs to be done—from management, emphasizing that both are mutually inclusive.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 March

  1. Community engagement addresses boy child education and positive masculinity

    Hope Initiatives Southern Africa Namibia hosted an event where stakeholders, including the First Gentleman, discussed challenges facing boys in education and the promotion of positive masculinity rooted in responsibility, empathy, and accountable leadership. The First Gentleman cited 2023 data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school and called for evidence-based interventions and strategic programs to support boys' holistic development.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Independence Day celebrations highlight unity across Namibia

    An opinion piece praises the 36th Namibian Independence Day celebrations held in all regions as a significant moment for national unity and a counter to factionalism and tribalism, noting that regional events reflect Namibian sovereignty and the freedom of movement that citizens have exercised since 1990.

    21 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibia must prioritise domestic food production for food security

    Retired Lieutenant General Denga Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia's reliance on imported food leaves the country vulnerable to famine and economic manipulation, and urges the government to support commercial and emerging farmers through affordable loans and subsidies to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

    20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Opinion: Tribalism and racism destroy Namibian democracy

    An opinion piece argues that tribalism and racism in the National Assembly, including a recent incident involving NUDO legislator Vetaruhe Kandorozu, undermine democracy and national unity. The author calls for Namibians to reject tribal and racial divisions and pursue a national dialogue based on equality and reconciliation.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

  1. Lt Gen Ndaitwah addresses military on strategic leadership

    Namibia's First Gentleman Lt Gen (rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah delivered a presentation to senior military officers at the Namibia Command and Staff College on strategic leadership, management, and elements of national power, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership, sound policy formulation, and implementation to achieve national objectives.

    6 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 2 March

  1. Opposition leader alleges presidential family controls petroleum value chain

    Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, presented evidence he says shows the president's family members hold interests across the oil and gas sector—including the president's son operating a diesel distribution business at Lüderitz port and the first gentleman serving as patron of a petroleum industry forum—and called on Parliament to reject a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer licensing authority to the Presidency.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. President challenges Itula to prove oil sector family links

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula to provide empirical evidence linking her family to Namibia's upstream oil sector, reiterating her denial of direct or indirect interests. Itula held his third oil-related press conference in less than three weeks, presenting what he termed documented evidence of a systematic network involving the president's sons and husband across the petroleum value chain, including fuel imports, distribution, and investments.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina laid to rest

    Liberation hero and former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina was buried at Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi, Cabinet ministers and senior government officials in attendance. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a courageous cadre who served the nation with selfless dedication.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibia's First Gentleman admitted to African first ladies body

    Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah became one of the few male spouses to join the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) during its 30th General Assembly in Addis Ababa, where he called for inclusive empowerment and practical action on climate change and social inequality.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

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