The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, says 12,702 veterans are still awaiting the N$170,000 payout promised under the Veterans Support Programme launched in 2011.

The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, has said the ministry will need about N$2 billion to make a once-off cash payment to the 16,000 unpaid veterans of the liberation struggle. 

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Dr. Charles Mubita, and Executive Director, Annely Haiphene, at its headquarters.

Staff members also bid farewell to the former Deputy Minister, Hilma Nicanor, and the former Executive Director, Wilhelmine Shivute.