Also known as: MoDVA
Namibian government agency responsible for defense, security, veterans' welfare, and liberation struggle heritage, managing budgets and burial protocols for war veterans.
The Namibian Defence Force is conducting pre-entry physical fitness and aptitude assessments across all 14 regions for applicants seeking to join as Officer Cadets and Recruits. Successful candidates will progress to fingerprinting and medical examinations in their respective regions.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Defence Force is conducting pre-entry physical fitness and aptitude assessments across all 14 regions for applicants seeking to join as Officer Cadets and Recruits. Successful candidates will progress to fingerprinting and medical examinations in their respective regions.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's government is disrespecting war veterans through inadequate burial rites, citing the case of Swapo founding member Kanana Hishoono who is being buried at Eenhana shrine rather than Heroes Acre, and raising questions about who decides burial status for liberation struggle fighters.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has announced shortlisted candidates for Officer Cadets, Recruits, and National Youth Service positions, who must report to regional centres on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, for Pre-Entry and Physical Fitness Tests. Only successful candidates will proceed to the next phase, with the entire process expected to be finalised by 3 March 2026.
24 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Command and Staff College has commenced its 6th Senior Command and Staff Course with 36 student military officers from Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania, reflecting regional defence cooperation. The year-long course emphasises leadership, professionalism and analytical skills in the evolving security environment.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →