Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah
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Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah (born 13 December 1952) is a Namibian diplomat and military commander. He was the chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) from 24 January 2011[1] to 31 December 2013.[2]
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Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah | |
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Born | (1952-12-13) 13 December 1952 (age 71) Namibia (then South-West Africa, South Africa) |
Allegiance | Namibia |
Service/ | People's Liberation Army of Namibia Namibian Army |
Years of service | 1974–2013 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Chief of Defence Force |
Battles/wars | Namibian War of Independence |
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Born in Ohangwena Region, Ndaitwah joined SWAPO's military wing, the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), in 1974 and participated in Namibia's struggle for independence in various positions. He attended military training in Russia, Yugoslavia, India, Nigeria, Zambia and Tanzania.