Also known as: NDF · NDF Phoenixes · Namibia Defence Force · Namibian Army
Namibian Defence Force — armed forces receiving IT infrastructure upgrades and involved in military operations, funerals, and aviation airspace management.
The third edition of the MTC Volleyball National League began this weekend in Otjiwarongo with surprising results, including defending women's champions Revivals Volleyball Club losing for the first time to NamPol VC. League coordinator Albert Khevare said the early results indicate this season will be far more competitive than previous editions.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The third edition of the MTC Volleyball National League began this weekend in Otjiwarongo with surprising results, including defending women's champions Revivals Volleyball Club losing for the first time to NamPol VC. League coordinator Albert Khevare said the early results indicate this season will be far more competitive than previous editions.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Defence Force says its proposal to reclassify the FYM 401 airspace in Erongo as restricted follows international aviation standards and is under review by the National Airspace Committee. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has objected, warning the change could disrupt flight routes and harm sectors including tourism, mining, and rural services that depend on aviation.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a tribute to Erkki Nghimtina, who went into exile in 1974 to join the liberation struggle, served in the People's Liberation Army of Namibia and the Namibian Defence Force, and later held ministerial positions in defence, mines and energy, works and transport, and labour after independence.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Michael Nehemia and Fransiskus Ndatoolewe Sheehama of the Namibia Defence Force over a corrupt scheme between November 2019 and February 2020 that caused approximately N$179,508.91 in losses through fraudulent vehicle repair payments and inflated quotations. Both have been charged under the Anti-Corruption Act, with Nehemia granted bail of N$10,000 and Sheehama's court appearance pending, while three other linked suspects remain at large.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Retired colonel and former defence minister Erkki Nghimtina (78) received a military funeral at the direction of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, despite a Cabinet moratorium on official funerals that runs until 31 March 2026. The decision has drawn scrutiny from a social activist who argues that military honours should not be automatic for Swapo veterans and former ministers and must be governed by statutory law rather than political motivation.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a condolence message at the military memorial for former Cabinet Minister Erkki Nghimtina, honouring his contributions to Namibia's liberation struggle and his service in defence, mines and energy, works and transport, and labour portfolios. His burial took place at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine.
22 February 2026 · Informanté →
Immanuel Samoa (39), a Namibian Defence Force member based at Karibib, died after being hit by a vehicle on the C33 road near Karibib early Friday morning. The driver of a white bakkie told police he attempted to avoid the pedestrian but was unable to prevent the collision; a culpable homicide case has been opened and investigations are continuing.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ihula Tobias Naushanga, a Namibian volleyball referee nominated by the Namibia Volleyball Federation, completed an intensive International Referee Candidate Course in Cairo and aims to elevate officiating standards in Namibia while eventually refereeing beyond Africa.
19 February 2026 · New Era →