Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs

09 Oct

Namibian Navy celebrates 20 years of service

ObserverNational NewsMinistry of Defence and Veterans Affairs

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has announced a two-day celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the Namibian Navy, set to take place from 10 to 11 October at Walvis Bay. The celebration today will again remind the nation of the navy’s mandate to continuously safeguard the nation’s maritime interests and contribute to regional stability. Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, spokesperson of the ministry, extended an invitation to the public, encouraging attendance at the various events planned to showcase the navy’s capabilities. He indicated that the festivities will commence with a street procession starting at JC Harris Park…

Defence ministry blasted for denying Auditor General access

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Eba Kandovazu THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts this morning grilled Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs management i for denying the Auditor General (AG) entry into the military bases, saying that both the Minister and Executive Director do not have authority to block the AG from doing his job. The Committee, chaired by Dudu Murorua, demanded answers from the ministry’s Executive Director (ED), Wilhelmina Shivute, why the AG was not allowed access. Shivute, saying part of the AG’s request was to see equipment capability and military aircraft flying certificates, adds that the ministry realised that military information would…