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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.

World & Region

First Gentleman calls for people-centred institutions for Africa

The News

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

Monday 16 February

  1. First Gentleman calls for people-centred institutions for Africa

    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

Wednesday 4 February

  1. President's family oil interests spark transparency calls, journalist escorted out

    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

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Rehoboth community mobilises against rising drug abuse crisis

    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

Monday 2 February

  1. First gentleman urges pupils to reject drugs and alcohol

    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

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