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References
- ↑ Ainima, B (June 2011). "Establishment of Namibian Defence Force Inspectorate". NDF Journal. 44: 18.
- ↑ Ministry of Defence, M (September 2011). "Inauguration of 21 Inf Bde Commander". NDF Journal. 41: 4.
- ↑ "Promotion 2019 - GRN Portal". www.mod.gov.na. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
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