Also known as: PLAN
Military organization that led Namibia's armed struggle against colonial forces, with combatants commemorated at memorial ceremonies in 2026.
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Erkki Nghimtina joined the ranks of PLAN combatants in Angola during the liberation struggle
“He joined the ranks of PLAN combatants in Angola during the liberation struggle and remained committed to the development of Namibia throughout his life.”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah mourns passing of veteran leader Erkki NghimtinaPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has mourned the death of Erkki Nghimtina, a liberation struggle veteran and former Cabinet and Parliament member who died on 8 February 2026 at age 78. Nghimtina served as MP from 1995 to 2020 and held several government portfolios including Defence, Mines and Energy, and Labour and Industrial Relations.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has mourned the death of Erkki Nghimtina, a liberation struggle veteran and former Cabinet and Parliament member who died on 8 February 2026 at age 78. Nghimtina served as MP from 1995 to 2020 and held several government portfolios including Defence, Mines and Energy, and Labour and Industrial Relations.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →