MILITARY POMP ... The Namibian Defence Force began a procession to the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex on Thursday morning, where Namibia's 34th Independence Day celebration will be held. Video: Staff Reporter | The Namibian

MILITARY PARADE ... THE Namibian Defence Force arrived at Katima Mulilo Sport Complex to mark the official commemoration of Heroes Day 2025 on Tuesday. The president was expected to arrive shortly. Video: Aron Mushaukwa | The Namibian

NDF PARADE ... The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) formation marched into the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex to form a parade for the 34th Independence Day celebrations underway on Thursday morning. The Zambezi region is the host of the country's independence celebration for the very first time since independence. Video: Lugeretzia Kooper | The Namibian

#namsunnews Three members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) accused of poaching were denied bail after making their first court appearance in the Rundu magistrate’s court on Monday. Richard Kasoma, Paulus Iipinge and David Aishe appeared before magistrate Sonia Samupofu, who remanded the case to 7 May for further investigation. The accused were arrested on Friday in Mangetti National Park while officials were conducting an anti-poaching patrol and fence inspection. VIDEO Nikanor Nangolo | Nami

INSPECTING … The commander in chief of the Namibian Defence Force, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Tuesday inspected the military guard of honour. This came as she was set to open the eighth parliament session on Tuesday. Video: Martin Endjala | The Namibian

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is ready to host the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) for their bilateral Peace Support Operations Training Exercise code-named "Exercise HANGANEE ll" to be conducted in Omaheke Region from 15 to 30 June 2023. | The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs