Also known as: First gentleman Ndaitwah · Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah · lieutenant general Denga Ndaitwah · Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · His Excellency Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · President Ndaitwah · retired Lieutenant General Denga Ndaitwah · the former Chief of the Defence Force · Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah · lieutenant general (retired) Denga Ndaitwah · General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · Lieutenant General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah · First Gentleman Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah
Denga Ndaitwah — First Gentleman and retired Lieutenant General, advocating on education, leadership, and national development issues.
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Informanté
President Ndaitwah delivered Independence Celebration speech at one minute past twelve on 21 March.
“There is no clearer sign of Namibian sovereignty and leadership than for President Ndaitwah to deliver her Independence Celebration speech at one minute past twelve – in honouring 21 March 1990.”
CELEBRATIONS UNUSUALInformanté
Retired Lieutenant General Denga Ndaitwah warned that dependence on other nations for food leaves a country vulnerable to famine, economic manipulation, and threats to sovereignty
“On the eve of the country's 36th Independence Day, Ndaitwah warns that dependence on other nations for food leaves a country vulnerable to famine, economic manipulation, and threats to sovereignty.”
Strategic national food production crucial for Namibia’s food security, experts sayInformanté
Ndaitwah has served as Chief of the Defence Force and as a lecturer at the University of Namibia and the International University of Management
“Ndaitwah, who holds a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies, has served as Chief of the Defence Force and as a lecturer at the University of Namibia and the International University of Management.”
Strategic national food production crucial for Namibia’s food security, experts sayInformanté
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 national power
“FIRST Gentleman of Namibia, Lt Gen (rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, delivered a presentation to senior military officers at the Namibia Command and Staff College, focusing on strategic leadership, management and the elements of national power.”
Namibia’s First Gentleman Lt Gen (rtd) Denga Ndaitwah delivers leadership presentation at Command and Staff CollegeNew Era
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah accepted role of Patron for Namibia Youth Energy Forum
“Reading from a dossier of evidence against the president, Itula further pointed out that her husband's decision to accept the role of Patron for the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) presents a unique challenge as it borders on a serious conflict of interest.”
NNN dares Itula … IPC holds 3rd oil presser in FebNew Era
Ndaitwah was officially welcomed into the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development
“History was made on Sunday as Namibia's First Gentleman Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah was officially welcomed into the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD.)”
Ndaitwah enters Africa’s first spouses leagueNew Era
First Gentleman Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah called for stronger, people-centred institutions to build Africa's resilience
“First Gentleman Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah has called for stronger, people-centred institutions to build Africa's resilience.”
Africa's resilience…Informanté
Denga Ndaitwah served as part-time lecturer at UNAM, HOD and senior lecturer at IUM
“He was a part time lecturer at UNAM, served as HOD and senior lecturer at IUM.”
DIVERSITY IS STRENGTH — TRIBALISM DESTROYNew Era
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah warned that substance abuse derails young people's futures, affecting school performance and discipline
“Addressing learners, Ndaitwah warned that substance abuse continues to derail young people's futures, affecting school performance, discipline and personal development.”
Rehoboth unites against drugsThe Namibian
First gentleman lieutenant general Denga Ndaitwah urged pupils to reject drugs and alcohol
“First gentleman lieutenant general Denga Ndaitwah on Friday urged pupils to reject drugs and alcohol, warning that substance abuse threatens their education.”
Say no to drugs – Denga NdaitwahPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China General Nuclear Power Corporation during a state visit to China, calling for stronger cooperation on clean energy, uranium value addition, technology transfer and skills development. Namibia aims to move beyond exporting raw uranium and develop partnerships that support industrialisation and job creation in the clean energy sector.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China General Nuclear Power Corporation during a state visit to China, calling for stronger cooperation on clean energy, uranium value addition, technology transfer and skills development. Namibia aims to move beyond exporting raw uranium and develop partnerships that support industrialisation and job creation in the clean energy sector.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 11th edition of the First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Sports Tournament will be held at Elia Weyulu Sports Field in Okongo village, Ohangwena Region, from 20–23 August, featuring youth soccer, legends soccer, netball and volleyball with prize money across four categories.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →
At a high-level conference in Accra, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the UN resolution on the Transatlantic Slave Trade marks the beginning of a long journey toward truth, healing and restorative justice for Africans and the diaspora, linking it to Namibia's own pursuit of restorative justice.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is participating in a high-level international conference in Accra, Ghana, from 17–19 June 2026, aimed at developing practical steps to implement a United Nations resolution on the trafficking and enslavement of Africans. The conference brings together heads of state, ministers, and civil society representatives to advance discussions on reparatory justice, historical recognition, and restitution.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva's legacy during the 130th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Otjunda in Okahandja, calling on Namibians to uphold unity and reject division as the country reflects on its liberation history.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah praised anti-colonial Ovambanderu Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva at a 130-year commemoration, saying the chief chose dignity over surrender when confronted by colonial power and was executed on 12 June 1896 for his refusal to abandon his people's freedom and identity.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva at a commemoration of the 130th anniversary of his execution in Okahandja, calling on Namibians to uphold unity and reject division as the country reflects on its liberation history.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
IPC president Panduleni Itula has raised questions about a proposed N$612 million solar power project linked to the Tsumeb smelter, alleging involvement of companies associated with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons and calling for full public disclosure of the project's documentation. Itula stated the issue is not whether the President's family may legally participate in business ventures, but whether sufficient transparency exists when politically connected individuals are linked to projects involving public institutions.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
First Gentleman General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has urged urgent national action to address boys' disengagement from Namibia's education system and support their mental health, citing Ministry of Education data showing 8,720 boys dropped out of school in 2023 and a 2023 UNICEF report finding that only 76% of boys progressed from Grade 5 to Grade 6 compared to 85% of girls. Ndaitwah attributed the trend to absent fathers, lack of mentorship, substance abuse, violence, and gaps in sexual and reproductive health education, and announced that his office is developing national programmes targeting educational disengagement, mentorship, mental health, and father involvement.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Swapo, like other former liberation movements in government, has failed to deliver on promises and uses patriotic narratives of its struggle history to justify remaining in state control, drawing parallels to critiques of post-colonial African governments by Frantz Fanon and Angolan author Pepetela.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah addressed the 30th session of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development in Addis Ababa, calling for stronger institutions to build Africa's resilience through community resources, early climate warning systems, and locally-driven solutions.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Lt Gen (rtd) Denga Ndaitwah argues that while tribes are sources of national power and identity, politicians must not exploit tribalism for electoral gain, warning that such divisive politics have destroyed many African nations and are beginning to surface in Namibia.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah faces mounting calls to disclose her family's alleged business interests in Namibia's oil and gas sector, after a journalist was removed from State House for pressing her on the matter. Political analysts, parliamentarians, and civil society groups are demanding transparency and parliamentary scrutiny, citing concerns about accountability and conflict of interest given the president's direct control over the industry.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Community members, learners and government officials gathered at Dr Lemmer High School in Rehoboth to address drug abuse affecting the town, with speakers including the First Gentleman warning that substance abuse derails young people's futures and noting Rehoboth records the highest crime rate in the Hardap region. Officials and church leaders called for early intervention, stronger parental accountability, police visibility around schools, and investment in mentorship and skills programmes to combat the crisis.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
At a substance abuse awareness campaign at Dr Lemmer Secondary School in Rehoboth, First Gentleman Denga Ndaitwah warned pupils that drug and alcohol use threatens their education and future, urging them to avoid peer pressure and prioritize discipline and academic progress. Hardap Governor Riaan McNab described substance abuse as a "silent and deceptive threat" destroying families and communities, cautioning that nations cannot progress when youth are destroyed.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →