Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah
Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah | |
|---|---|
| First Gentleman of Namibia | |
| Assumed role 21 March 2025 | |
| President | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Preceded by | Sustjie Mbumba (As First Lady) |
| Second Gentleman of Namibia | |
| In role 4 February 2024 – 21 March 2025 | |
| Vice President | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Preceded by | Sustjie Mbumba (As Second Lady) |
| Succeeded by | Adam Hendrik Witbooi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 December 1952 Namibia (then South West Africa) |
| Spouse | Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Namibia |
| Branch/service | People's Liberation Army of Namibia Namibian Army |
| Years of service | 1974–2014 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Force |
| Battles/wars | Namibian War of Independence Second Congo War |
Lt. Gen. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah (born 13 December 1952) is a Namibian diplomat, former military officer and currently serving as First Gentleman of Namibia since 21 March 2025. He served as the chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) from 24 January 2011 to 31 December 2013.
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.