Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working to strengthen cooperation on defence and security during a meeting between Namibia’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, and DRC’s Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Guy Mwadiamvita, in Windhoek.
The Namibian Air Force envisions improved civil-military cooperation beyond the country's borders.
This was revealed during a three-day Aviation Week Africa Exhibition Summit in Windhoek, which ended on Friday.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi has urged the new Veterans Board, Veterans Board Appeal and Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association to harmonise efforts with the government in addressing challenges faced by veterans.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has warned against incompetence among members of the force, while reaffirming the need to modernise defence capabilities and strengthen civil-military coordination.
Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), has promoted and appointed new management cadres to staff duties and regimental positions at the Lieutenant General Dimo Hamaambo Garrison in Grootfontein.
The Namibian Defence Force Chief, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, is advocating for further strengthening of military diplomacy.
Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Air Marshal Martin Pinehas wants more defence training institutions.
Pinehas made this call as he was officiating the 18th intake of the Junior Staff Course graduation ceremony at Namibia Command and Staff College, in Okahandja.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs commissioned the exhumation and re-interment committee at the Defence Headquarters in Windhoek.
Before the commissioning, Frans Kapofi instituted and appointed retired Major General Charles Namoloh as Chairperson of the Committee.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has called on the defence forces to step up training and remain combat-ready at all times.
He made these remarks during a reception parade for the Namibian contingent to Mozambique at Hanganee Katjipuka Barracks in Windhoek on Friday.
The 21 Motorised Infantry Brigade welcomed Brigadier General Johannes Shimweetheleni, who took over command from Brigadier General Martin Shikomba last week.
