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(j)efence and Peace are two sides of the same coin VOTE 08: DEFENCE-INTRODUCTORY BUDGET STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PENDA YA NDAKOLO, MINISTER OF DEFENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON 05 APRIL 2017 Honourable Chairperson of Committee Honourable Members of this august House the Whole House It to present before this august House, I 8 FinancialYear.As a standard is my honour I.
Vote 08: Defence, for the 2017/20 inform Honourable practice, I shall make use of this opportunityto the performance of the Members and our people at large about Ministry of Defence (MoD) during the previous Financial Year 2015/20 16.

I shall also give an update on the Ministry's financial position for 20 I 6120 17 and indicate what is to be expected from the Ministry in 2017/2018.

I will conclude my statement with a brief overview of the national and international security situation.
And of course, to ask the Honourable 2.

Members and this august House to consider the Defence Budget Allocation for 2017/2018 Financial Year.

I will not forget 3.


The Ministry of Defence and the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will not stop to show appreciation to His Excellency the Republic Comrade Dr. Hage G. Geingob, of the Namibian Defence of Namibia and Commander-in-Chief the Minister of Finance and Force, Comrade Calle Schlettwein, his Team, and certainly to the Government the Republic of their continuous support and special Namibia as a whole for attention paid to the Defence Sector of our country over the the President of of years. "
_3e- For us in the Ministry of Defence, Defence and Peace 4. are two sides of the same coin.

We cannot imagine a peaceful country in this world, without a good defence system in place.

Most nations the world over have formidable defence systems they would and Armed Forces.

This is because they noted that not survive the turbulences of being able this world without interests that usually go beyond their to defend their national territorial borders.

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This is our view, and I hope it is the view of the majority of the Namibian people who gave us the mandate through the integrity, Namibian Constitution to defend them, our territorial sovereignty and national the Namibian Defence Force needs to have the necessary defence to guarantee a peaceful environment under capability in order which our people can carryon with national development so that our country can prosper.

this to happen, interests.

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One thing that should be kept in mind, and we will continue reminding our people about this, is the fact that keeping a capable Defence Force is not a cheap undertaking.

The cost of acquiring navy assets,training of crews, and maintenance of both the assets and personnel, to keep them operational including supplies (fuel and lubricants) is costly.
fighters; The same apply to the Air Force in terms of acquiring 7. and aircraft, helicopters, transport jet technicians, servicing, supplies maintenance of pilots and aircraft and maintenance parts for the aircrafts require sufficient funding.

In addition, aircrafts and pilots have to continue flying regularly in order to retain their flying competencies.
the training _4 __ I am mentioning these things just 8. to illustrate to the Namibian nation what it takes to have and to maintain a reputable I did not even mention anything and capable Defence Force.

related to the Namibian Army and the Special Forces in terms of acquisition of weapon systems, training, exercising and feeding.

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Having a reputable and capable Defence Force also means recruiting and retaining competent and able bodied members in the Force.
This is why the MoD insists that those who are criteria.

planning to join the NDF should meet This is im.portant because modern warfare requires technically sawy soldiers.

Otherwise, they will not be able to operate modern equipment and to defend the country as per mandate.

the recruitment Honourable Chairperson of Committee Honourable Members of this august House the Whole House previous Let us now look at how the Ministry of Defence performed 10.

Financial Years.
Financial Years.

This august financially during the a revised allocation of Seven Billion, House appropriated Twenty-Five Million and Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Namibia Dollars (N$7,015,164,000) in 2015/20 I 6 FinancialYear of which the expenditure is as reflected in the Ministry's Accountability Report.

The rate of expenditure for the revised appropriation stands at 95%.
The Ministry of Defence was allocated an amount of Six Billion, Six Hundred Million Five Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Namibia Dollars (N$6, 600,539,000) for the last Financial Year 20 I 6/ I 7.

_5 __ and Ninety-Four An amount of Six Hundred and Fifty Three Million, Thousand Seven Hundred Namibia Dollars (N$653,794,OOO) was suspended, leaving a revised Budget of Five Billion, Nine Hundred Forty Six Million, Seven Hundred and Forty Five Thousand (N$5,946,745,OOO).
The Accountability Report of 20 I 5/ I 6 Financial Year is I I. attached hereto as APPENDIX I while APPENDIX 2 shows the Ministry Of Defence Medium Term Plan for the Honourable Members' scrutiny.
performance, In terms of operational 12. the Ministry of Defence and Namibian Defence Force have made significant achievements during 2016, especially with regard to training, including and the commissioning of new units such as the Namibian Army School of Artillery and the Marine Battalion as well as other facilities at Army, Air Force and Navy.
new training inauguration facilities of that I should report of additional accommodation, I 3. there has been outstanding progress of various defence capital projects, on the implementation office and kitchen construction facilities across the country.

In this regard, the Ministry of Defence scored 99% implementation rate.

Good progress has concerning the on-going upgrading and also been recorded the Namibian Defence Force capabilities in improvement terms of acquisition of Defence assets and systems.
of 14. there is I am proud to inform this august House that noticeable increase in the number of qualified personnel, both professionals and technicians, in the MoD and NDF, as a result of our combined short-term and long-term training efforts.

____ 6 _ The increase in the number of qualified personnel is also an indication that the MoD leadership attaches high value to training and upgrading of knowledge and skills of our personnel.

and trust, friendship deepen mutual good IS.


To neighbourliness, the Ministry and the Namibian Defence Force held a number of constructive engagements with neighbouring including the Silver countries during the year under Jubilee celebration of Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security.

In this regard, the Ministry and the Namibian Defence Force will continue to promote better cooperation and coordination with neighbouring countries for the benefit of shared defence interests.
the Namibia/Botswana review, Honourable Chairperson of Committee Honourable Members of this August House the Whole House Vote 08 Defence planned priorities for ~ 17/20 I 8 Financial I 6.

Year are as follows: Recruitment:To recruit 1000 per year over • the MTEF period.

Human resources development: by ensuring that 20% Defence personnel specialised training.

received Research: Carry out research on • modern equipment and to acquire 10% of the Defence equipment.
_ 7 _ Replace obsolete and out-dated • equipment: with at least 10% of latest technology, and Welfare of staff members: to improve • 20% of the existing building infrastructures.

However, due to the budget cut, the Ministry is forced to focus only on the following current priorities: • rehearsals at Unit Meticulous planning of internal levels.

training and • Maintenance of Defence Equipment.


Welfare of staff members: including • the rehabilitation of accommodation facilitieswhich are in critical condition and other facilities of our troops.

Honourable Members, the financial implications of 17. economic down turn and measures taken by Treasury to address those challenges are understandable.We also understand that as a result of this situation, some crucial functions and activities have to be sacrificed.
However, the amount allocated to Vote 08-Defence is insufficient to carry out most of its intended programmes which may compromise the Defence of our motherland.

This is clearly illustrated in the Estimates of Revenue, 18.f Income and Expenditure as from 0 I April 2017 to 3 I March 2020.

T~ allocated budget represents 84% Personnel Expenditure and on~y 16% for Development, Goods and Other Services.

(See figure below).

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\;Ve all know that Namibia is not at war, not with itself nor with anyone, but w,e m~st .continue to guard peace and stability IS enJoYing now.

The constitutional mandate that our country whic.h .is assigned to our Defence Force compelled us to ensure that so that at any time it is able to respond to any eventualities.
Although we are living in a peaceful and stable country, at this time there are issues that need to be addressed in the immediate future, to our environment and wildlife.

including the threat It ISwellresourced Honourable Chairperson of Committee Honourable Members of this August House the Whole House ..

Looking at .t~e present military geography, the evolvement 20.

?f ~llltary and political events, in the region and around the world, ISdifficult to predict with ~ccuracy.
Some nations tend to protect their own backyards and Interests as opposed to the promotion of the common good of all nations, including international peace rea,y Defence Force.

and security, hence the need for a combat It sh?uld be n?ted that 21... there are shifting military and polltlc~1 envlronm~nts In many parts of the world resulting in the formation and reallg~ment of new strategic alliances in the coming five to ten years.This means that Namibia must be ahead of her time and move with the trends.
Otherwise, we might be found unprepared and unable to defend our country and its people.

Honourable Members of Defence The Mi~istry is acknowledging the 22.

201.112018 National Budget is trying to strike a balance between social and security sectors' budget allocation however if we fail to strike a goo.d balance between social and security sectors resource.

allocation we may jeopardise the maintenance of peace and stability.
And the main casualty will be our sosio-econcmic development which we are all yearning for.

that ---e 9 e-- service, In conclusion, allow me to quote 23. writer who wrote: nA military man/woman whether retired or reserve-is active one point payable to his/her dare to make."
from an anonymous in someone who at life wrote a blank cheque made to his/her country for an amount amounting sacrifice many of us never life, an ultimate in his/her That 24. being said Honourable Chairperson of the Whole House Committee and Honourable Members, I now request the allocation of Five Billion, Six Hundred Eighty-Three Million, Five Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand to Vote Namibia Dollars Only (N$5,683,569,000) 08: Ministry of Defence for the 2017120 I8 FinancialYear.
august House to consider this I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION!

VOTE 08: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Appendix 1 Introduction The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and administer the operations of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) as provided for in the Constitution of Namibia ( 1990, Chapter 15,Article I 18).
Defend the territory and national I of 2002. interests of Namibia as per the Defence Act, Act is mandated to coordinate Executive Summary The successful conducting of the SADC Exercises Participation in various bilateral and multilateral Participation in Peace Support Operations Successful deployment of Military Observers • • meetings on Defence and Security • • staff Officers in Liberia, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan.
• countries Deployment of Defence Advisors in various and Continuous improvement of infrastructure and facilities Support to civil communities and civil authorities Enhancement of human capacity e.g.

under gradu relief, elections e.g.
drought • ate and post graduate qualifications • and uniformed personnel • and capacitate Research and Development Improvement of health standard of employees Successful implementation of ICT infrastructure --e 10 _ _11'-- Main Objectives • the Territorial Integrity To protect To support policy objectives To protect National Key Points Overall Vote Actual Performance ...._--.. •.••..•...• Year Breakdown -....----...__ ...---..,.__ 2015116 NS Ooeratlonal Budaet Dewlopment Budget Devetoornent Partners Estimate ,6371 239 000 654 025 000 0 Actual 6016233990 638325914 0 6654 559905 Total 7025264000 Overview of the Ministerial Targets ,'" .. "-~~.-"- .."., ..•-,- .. Name of the Ministerial Tuget5 3500 Recruits over the MTEF SpeciallZ3ton of alleasl55% of MOD personnel by 2017118 Upgr&ding of at least 50% MOO personnel ..mo wanrt( at their qualflcalions lertiary inslilutions by 20 17118 to further Carry rul research 0t'1 rrodem equipment and aoqure 16% 01 Defence Equipment bv.20171'18 Replaoe obsolete and out dated 16';0 lalest equipmef'il JWIhalleast led1nolc)gy by 20 17118 2014115 Actual 511 40% 36% 15% 13'% 2014115- 2016117 Target 3500 50% 2015116 Forecast 1500 45% 45% " 40% - 20% 20% 15% 15% .... 20151201S Actual 1951 45% 40% 15% 15% Target I: To recruit 3500 over the MTEF Effectiveness: No, however, 3452 young Namibian men and women were successfully recruited in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) over the MTEF.
---e 12 _ Efficiency: Recruits requires all the necessary military training that will enable them to be transformed from Civilianto combat ready Soldiers.

It will therefore be impossible to reach the same output with less input.

Impacts: Improved peace and stability in the region and beyond.

Target 2: Training Specialization of at least 55% of MOD personnel by 2017/18.

Effectiveness: Yes, the target of 45% was achieved for the period under review.
Efficiency: No, The Ministry managed to achieve the target for the period under review however, it would be impossible to reach the same output with less input.

The number of students that applied for specializations were more than the number of students that were sponsored due to limited resources as most of the military specialisations courses are done outside the country.
Impacts: Improved staff skillsand competencies Target 3:Education: upgrading of at least 50% MOD personnel who want to further their qualifications at tertiary institutions by 2017/18.

to equip senior officers/ Effectiveness: This target was set officials with the necessary managerial skillsat tertiary education institutions, and to prepare and equip junior officers/officials with the necessary skillsin the three Arms of Services and at the Head Quarters.
The target of 40% was achieved for the period under review --e 13 _ Efficiency:The administration of the Namibian Defence Force for allArms of Services requires skilled and specialized personnel in different fields.

The ministry therefore ensures the upgrading to obtained military and civilian of qualification of its members qualifications to enable proper administration depending on the available budget.
Although the target was achieved, it was based on the budget ceilingthat was allocated but the ministry couldn't train more members with fewer funds due the high costs at tertiary institutions.

Impacts: Improved staff skillsand competencies Target 4 (a): Carry out research on modern equipment and acquire 16% of Defence Equipment by 2017/18.

Effectiveness:Yes,the target was achieved, however; it will be on-going as the NDF has to keep up with the global technological advancement.
such as aircraft and war Efficiency: No, Defence equipment ships takes many years to be manufactured and allthese contracts are in foreign currency.

Impacts: Modernized and modified Defence equipment Target 4 (b): To replace obsolete and out-dated equipment with at least 16% latest technology by 2017/18.

Effectiveness: Yes,the target was achieved, however; it will be on-going as the NDF has to keep up with the global technological advancement.
---e 14 _ Efficiency: No, it would be impossible to reach the same outputs with less input.

Defence equipment such as aircraft and manufactured and all these war ships takes many years to be contracts are in foreign currency.

Impacts: Modernized and modified Defence equipment 5: Accommodation: Target maintain existing infrastructure 2017/18.
To improve and least 40% by at Effectiveness:Yes,the Ministry is currently occupying old bases that were not made for permanent and these (sewer; water require rehabilitation and upgrading of services and electricity).The Ministry is in the process of constructing and rehabilitating more bases to secure adequate accommodation.

accommodation costs are rapidly rising due to Efficiency: No, Construction foreign exchange, inflation and dependency on imports.
Hence, budget provision has to be increased in order to meet the desired outputs.

projects are being utilized by the Impacts: All completed clients).

Completed barracks and support target groups (user infrastructure has significantly improved the living conditions of the target groups.

It should be noted that the Ministry is currently at 23% in terms of acceptable living conditions and still have a long way to go in achieving the desired outputs.
_15 _ Program-Activities Description Programme 0 I: Training and Capacity Building Programme Objective and Description To capacitate all service men and women in uniform and civilian employees with professional skills and knowledge to improve productivity • The aim is to produce doctors, engineers, accountants, pilots, technicians, etc.

for self-sustainability.


• Recruit new blood and maintain on-going training of soldiers to be ready for combat and peacekeeping operations and prepare for emergencies and disasters at all times.
Description of the Main Activities To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and services to the members Civilian and military training for Officers, Cadets Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment other • and Recruits • Output • • • • Well trained force Combat ready Force Conduct Training need analysis Improve staff skillsand competencies Programme 02: Land Operation Programme Objective and Description In accordance with the constitution and the • Defence Act (1990), the Army is responsible for guaranteeing sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• the civil community as required.

It also provides assistance to other Ministries and _16 _ -17 __ I~ i Ii I.~ I Description of the Main Activities Protection of Territorial Integrity and National Key •.
points Protection of the Capital City and Provision of Assisting civilauthorities and provide support to Ceremonial duties • relief operations • • technology and modernization Combating of environmental Carry out research and development on new threats Procurement of property plant and equipment Acquiring of ammunition, Simulators, Surveillance equipment and pyrotechnic Construction of new bases and rehabilitation of Day to day maintenance of bases and equipment Design Land force strength and table of force deployment capability Conduct Potential aggression threat will be met with robust force • old ones • • equipment • • Output • beyond Improved peace and stability in the region and • • A healthy and combat ready force Number of new bases constructed Number of old bases rehabilitated Improved living conditions of soldiers Adequate storage facilities Improved quality of material & supplies Modernized and modified Defence equipment Optimal and adequate infrastructure ---e 18 ...- Programme 03: Airspace Protection Programme objective and description The Airforce isresponsible for safeguarding the Namibian airspace, enhance air capacity of the NDF and assist other government departments and civil authorities with air support operations.
Description of the Main Activities • • Protection of Namibian Airspace Ensure airspace security and protect national key points Acquiring Simulators and Air space Surveillance Day to Day maintenance of Aircraft and Military • equipment • Airports • • • Training of Pilots and Technicians Conduct Conduct force deployment troop liftingcapabilities Output • • • • • ready force Healthy and combat Improved livingconditions of soldiers Well equipped with modern equipment Guaranteed welfare of personnel Protected Air Space Programme 04: Military Health Support Programme objective and description This programme is responsible Health component Military Personnel medical services.
for administering the Military of the Ministry of Defence, ensuring that efficient and quality receive comprehensive, ---e 19"'- • • • Description of the Main Activities Provision of Health Services Provision of counselling and medical testing Participating in national immunization campaign Train qualified Military Health workers HIV/Aids awareness campaigns, antiretroviral • support and home based care for soldiers Conduct wellness campaigns Conduct early diagnosis and interventions Conduct medical boards Rehabilitate patients Procure medical equipment • • • • Output • • • Qualified Military Health workers Healthy and combat ready force Modern medical equipment Guaranteed welfare of personnel Programme 05: Offshore Defence Programme objective and description The Namibian Navy has the principal responsibility for defending Namibia's Maritime domain and coastline.
It trains and operates force to develop routinely as part of an offshore protection capacity.

Description of the Main Activities To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and other services to the members Military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment Design force strength and table of equipment force deployment capability Conduct • • Output • • • Guaranteed Maritime security A well trained force Combat High level of staff competency.
ready Naval Force Programme 06: International Deployment Programme objective and description The aim of this programme isto maintain defence representatl~ns in countries where Namibia has significant defence co-operation and interest.

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Description of the Main Activities Deploy/Defence Advisors/Military Advisors.

Promote regional and International defence • relations.
• Deployment of Contingent Military Observers • operations Officers to UN/AU and SADC peace support and Staff Output • • • training Conduct pre-deployment Carry out peace keeping operations Participate in training Peace Keeping Operations Attend and host Joint Commissions Deployment of Defence Advisors, Staff Officers and Military observers Enhance diplomatic relations Enhanced Defence co-operation Improved regional and international peace/ • • security/relations -20 _ _ 21 _ Programme 07: Supervision and Support Services Programme objective and description Supervision The programme and Support Services for advising the to the Minister who is responsible • is entrusted Cabinet on all matters of Defence interest and ensure that government decisions on defence matters and acted upon.
• of administration control.

of the Ministry and state monies supervision financial his are promulgated the general The Permanent is accountable the Minister under the Secretary under for The Chief of Defence Force is responsible efficient administration, the Namibian Defence Force.
discipline, command and control for of Description of the Main Activities .. To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and other • services to the members • and Recruits Civilian and military training for Officers, Cadets • • • • Output • • of bases and Equipment Decision Day to Day Maintenance Advice Cabinet on Defence matters Ensure implementation Control Budget Expenditure Procurement of goods and services Enforce Public Financial Management of Government Political Control over the Military Efficient and Effective Budget Execution "" ..__ __ -._ .._- "- --- -- - - -- .
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Expenditure by Standard Items 2015116 ~-~-;;---------------- 16764 000 Estimate 1 465878202 380B 710608 --...._'---'---- Personnel Expenditure Goods and Other Services Subsidies and Other Current Transfers Acquisition of Capital Assets{Ooerational) Capital Transfers i(Ooerationai) 6~rEltiOntll::audQer·'·:· '·:637'1':25:000·' Ooerational Caonal Acqulsltlon of Capital Assets (Development) Capital Transfers I (Develoornent) OeVe ..

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'654:G2S;OOO; 1 079 88S 190 654 025 000 t.;Suciget'.
: Actual 3744 182453 1 267060 856 16619851 968370 831 :::"·&,'0.1"6:·.2:33991)':" 638325914 :·:;,·:·:;$38:;325'-944:· Total State R~~nue Fund Aoorocriatlon 7025264 000 6654559905 .-, •• ' ••• ' •••.•.• ,', ',,' ',',', ,- •• ' •• '.'

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and in the of medical careers appointment Personnel Expenditure The highly specialised recruitment difficult to replace outgoing professionals inter-ministerial because of retirements, deaths.
Also, the Ministry could not bring in the recruits which needed to be repeated; personnel hence the under as a result for 1,000 military recruits in April as budgeted resignations, expenditure spending.
field of Medicine made very professionals at the Military Hospital and transfers 1,000 military this created a saving on for five months for due to the medical examination _22'- _23'- Goods and Other Services The under spending was influenced by the delayed intake of the 1,000 military recruits, which also had a ripple effect under spending on salaries, transport, rations and uniforms for the recruits.
The Vote also experienced the delay in the receipt the supply of rations to all military bases from of its supplier August 26 Logistics (Pty) Ltd.

Uniforms from Brazil for the Namibian Navy through the August 26 Textile Company, were delayed due the delay in the production which was caused by an error in the design of the uniform.
invoices for for the under spending under Acquisition of Capital Assets this subdivision, of The' reason for which the Ministry of Finance are aware of, is that the amount-of N$156 'million both from Arms and Ammunition and transport for aircraft spare parts being contractual payments in favour of Polytechnologies, a Chinese company, was returned by the Bank of New York after the closing of the financial year.
Explanation on Variances Supervision and Support Services The saving under this programme is mainly under Goods and Other Services and the Acquisition of Capital Assets.

As a cost saving measure and to reduce expenditure, the Ministr~ of Defence reprioritized its activities under these two expenditure categories, which resulted in the under expenditure.
Some of the local and foreign travelling, measures included the reduction of the prioritising of training and the minimising of the procurement of materials and supplies and furniture and office equipment.This to address the recruits but the recruitment exercise was meant was also delayed resulting in the under spending.
Another reason for the under spending under this programme, of which the Ministry of Finance are aware of, is that the amount of N$ 156 million both from Arms and Ammunition and transport for aircraft spare parts being contractual payments in favour of Polytechnologies, a Chinese company, was returned by the Bank of New York after the closing of the financial year.
Training and Development The under spending under this programme was mainly as a result the abovementioned measures introduced, as well as the of delayed receipt of invoices forthe supply of rations to the Military from its supplier August 26 Logistics (Pty) Ltd. Another School influencing the under expenditure was the delayed intake factor of 1,000 military recruits, which also had a ripple effect for the under spending on salaries, transport, rations and uniforms for the recruits.
The delay in the recruitment process impacted the other Main Divisions of Army, Air Force and Navy negatively when recruits that finished training are allocated to these three services late.

Land Operation Support The under spending under this programme is the result of the decision not to undertake any United Nations (UN) or African during the 20 15/20 I 6 Union (AU) Peacekeeping Operations financial year and the postponement of the training exercises Ex Desert Rumble and BDCC.
The programme also experienced invoices for the supply of rations to the delay in the receipt of all military bases from its supplier August 26 Logistics (Pty) Ltd.

The delayed recruitment of I ,000 recruits as explained under the programme Training and Development, also resulted in the under expenditure under this Main Division.
____ 24 __ _25 __ Airspace Protection the delay in the The programme under spend as a result of in the month they recruitment process as recruits could not report were supposed to report and budgetary provision was already made.
Additionally, the number of foreign experts deputed to the Airspace Protection programme was reduced before the end of the financial year: and appointment resignations, inter-ministerial Military Health Support The highly specialised careers in the field of Medicine made recruitment of medical professionals very to replace outgoing professionals at the Military Hospital difficult transfers and because of retirements, the under spending on personnel expenditure deaths, therefore, under this programme.
In addition, contractors failed to complete the following work at the Military Hospital before the end of the financial year; renovation of the hall, installation of the incinerator; the fencing of temperature adjustment at the mortuary, the anaesthesia and sonar machine, as well as renovation and construction at Peter the TB clinic, the supply of refrigerator the Mweshihange Military Health Centre.

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Offshore Defence The under spending on this programme is "as stated under the programme Supervision and Support Services.

Additionally, t~e Navy ordered uniforms from Brazil through the August 26 Textile Company, however; there was a delay in the production of the uniforms due to an error in the design of the uniform.The service ofthe Navy's vessels was also delayed because of the unavailability of the spare and service parts in Namibia, and had to be sourced from the country of origin.
_26'- International Deployment The programme recorded an under spending because of the delayed deployment and accreditation of the Defence Attache's to Tanzania, Washington and Cuba by the host nations.

The process took longer than anticipated and negatively influenced expenditure on the related sub divisions.

Finally, the exchange currencies where rate fluctuations between the international our Defence Attache's are located and the Namibian Dollar also resulted in the under expenditure.
Non-Tax Revenue ---._--- ..•..._---:_- ..._- ---------- Year Private Teleohone Calls Miscellaneous Lost Eauioment and Stor Ministerial Fines Sale of Serviceable Stores and Equipment Total Estimate 5000 112381467 50 000 350 000 100 000 2015116 Actual 900 1 262724 2100 483269 a 112886467 1748994 Variance % 82 99 96 -42 0 99 Explanations on Variances Private Telephone Calls: The Ministry has introduced drastic measures by credit allocation to all members, according to their responsibility, as a result, private calls were minimized and only an amount of N$900-00 revenue collected under this revenue head.
Miscellaneous: The estimate under this revenue head was based on the United Nations (UN) deployment which did not materialize, hence, only a collection of N$I ,262,724-00 was recorded during the period under review.
_27'- Explanations on Variances The Research and Development project was under spend with an amount of N$6,056,382-55, due to a transfer that was returned from the bank after the FinancialYear was already closed, Lost Equipment: Strict control measures were put in place that helped to improve losses; as a result less revenue was collected, Ministerial Fines: The Ministry collected more revenue under this revenue head from members who were absent without Official Leave (AWOL), Sale of Serviceable Stores and Equipment: There were no substantial disposed during this FinancialYear.
items with significant value to be Human Resources Capacity No of S·taff 2015116 Approved 33 154 Funded 22631 Capital Projects Project Name NPC CODE 000086 Leooards Vallev Military Base 000090 Keetmanshooo Military Base 001118 Research and Development 000110 Walvis Bay Military Base 001184 Karibib Airport Air Force Base 001443 Feasibilitv Studv 002092 Osllvelo AImv Battle Sctool 005021 Gobabis Military Base 005080 Oluno Militarv Base 018246 Otiiwaroooo Mfiitarv Base 018249 Rehabijitation of Old Bases 018262 General Hosnital Military Referral Appropriation 201512016 25083020 6985 246 450 000 000 14881 031 13385 802 1 500 000 6498 450 4943914 18112551 8721253 93561 301 1871722 018289 Osona Militarv Base 018291 M'oaclll Militarv Base i.
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2930 279 5550 431 "i~·65<f\025':OOO Actual 201512016 25083 020 6985 246 434 409 250 14881 030 13385801 1487896 6498450 4943913 18112550 8721252 93465076 Variance 0,18 0,13 6 056 382,55 0,80 053 1210354 046 070 085 068 9622477 1 871 722 024 085 185 ;"\638)!$2$'e,14 ;~8t·164'7.t486 29M 278 5550 429 _29 __ Appendix 2 MEDIUM TERM PLANS (MTPs) 2017/18- 2019/20 MTEF I.

Ministry of Defence Vote 08 2.

Introduction: 2.


I The mandate of the vote is mandated to coordinate and The Ministry of Defence (MOD) administer the operations of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) of Namibia (I 990, Chapter as provided for in the Constitution 15, Article interests of I 18).

Defend the territory Namibia as per the Defence Act, Act and national I of 2002.

2.2 HPP pillar - None Summary assessment of the current vote situation and recent past performance.
Refers to recent output (2015/16) and impact thereon The successful conducting of the SADC Exercises in various bilateral and multilateral Participation .

• • meetings on Defence and Security • • and staff Officers in Liberia, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan.
• Participation in Peace Support Operations Successful deployment of Military Observers Deployment of Defence Advisors in various countries Continuous improvement of infrastructure and facilities Support to civil communities and civil authorities e.g.

drought relief, elections _30e-- Enhancement of human capacity e.g.
under Improvement of health standard of employees graduate and post graduate qualifications • and uniformed personnel • and capacitate Research and Development Successful implementation of ICT infrastructure Main challenges of the Vote under each 3. programme (at high level) '.
• dependency on foreign suppliers Delays of projects implementation due to Foreign exchange rates and fluctuations Defence equipment that are not readily available Cumbersome processes on the clearance of • on shelves • foreign transfers Timeframe required for Defence equipment to be manufactured in foreign countries due to lack of local capacity of some BEE'scontractors/ Non-performance No dedicated funding arrangement Costly foreign training due to insufficient specialized military training institutions in Namibia • suppliers • appropriate Defence equipment • long to be appropriated • • management decisions • advanced Defence technology Reforms that affects Budget implementation Inaccurate General Ledger that affect Constrains by the budgetary processes that takes Allocated budget not sufficient to keep track with for acquiring _31'- Vote priorities in NDPS if any (to be 4. completed after budget hearings) ----------.- Ytar Bl'ttltdo'Mi --~ ___ 10lS/16 Acillal 2016117 Estimate 2017I1S Estlmlte 20111I19 Eslimlte 2019120 Estimtte Persol'R!l E.'q>eI'liil:tC 3744 m 000 3791971000 4707530000 4707530000 4707530000 S. Overview of the ministerial targets Goocs al-.JOlb.
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Program - Activities description Programme 0 I: Training and Capacity Building The objectives for this programme are: To capacitate all service men and women in • uniform and civilian employees with professional skills and knowledge to improve productivity.

• countants, pilots, technicians, etc.

for self-sustainability.


The aim is to produce doctors, engineers, ac- • Recruit new blood and maintain on-going train- ing of soldiers to be ready for combat and peacekeeping operations and prepare for emergencies and disasters at all times.

• other services to the members To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and Civilian and military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment '.
Programme 02: Land Operation The objectives for this programme: In accordance with the constitution and • the Defence Act guaranteeing sovereignty and territorial (1990), the Army is responsible for integrity.

It also provides assistance to other Ministries and the civil community as required.
The main activities that programme are: fall under the • points • Protection of Territorial Integrity and National Key Protection of the Capital City and Provision of Ceremonial duties • Assisting civil authorities and provide support to relief operations Combating of environmental • • Carry out technology and modernization threats research and development on new ---e 34 e-- ---e 35 e-- Procurement • plant and equipment of property acquiring of ammunition, Simulators, Surveillance equipment and pyrotechnic Construction of new bases and rehabilitation of old ones • Day to day maintenance of bases and equipment Programme 03: Airspace Protection The objectives for this programme are: The Air force is responsible for safeguarding the air capacity of the NDF and and civil authorities • Namibian airspace, enhance assist other government with air support operations.
departments The main activities that fall under this programme are: • • points • equipment • Airports • Protection of Namibian Airspace Ensure airspace security and protect national key Acquiring Simulators and Air Space Surveillance Day to Day maintenance of Aircraft and Military Training of Pilots and Technicians ---e 36 e-- Programme 04: Military Health Support The objectives for this programme are: This programme • the Military Health component ensuring that Military Personnel efficient and quality medical services.
is responsible for administering of the Ministry of Defence, comprehensive, receive '.
The main activities that fall under this programme are: • Provision of Health Services Provision of counselling and medical testing Participating in national immunization campaign Train qualified Military Health workers HIV/Aids • • support and home based care for soldiers campaigns, awareness antiretroviral Programme 05: Offshore Defence The objectives for this programme are: The Namibian Navy has the principal responsibility • for defending Namibia's maritime domain and coastline against attacks.
It trains and operates routinely as part of an offshore protection force to develop capacity.
The main activities that fall under this programme are: To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and other services to the members • • Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment ---e 37 e-- Military training for Officers, Cadets and Recruits Programme 06: International Deployment The objective for this programme is: The aim of the Defence Attache • defence representation significant defence co-operation is to maintain in countries where Namibia has and interest.
The main activities that fall under this programme are: and regional Promote International • relations.

• • of Contingent Military Observers and Staff Officers to UN/AU and SADC peace support operations.

Deploy/ Defence Advisors/Military Advisors.
Deployment defence Prog~amme 07: Supervision and Support Services The objectives for this programme are: , /I The supervision and support • to the Minister who is responsible for advising Cabinet on all matters of Defence interest and ensure that the government decisions on defence matters and acted upon services is entrusted are promulgated The Permanent Secretary under the supervision • of the Minister financial administration of the Ministry and state monies under his control.
is accountable the general for ---e 38 .- The Chief of Defence Force is responsible for efficient administration, discipline, command and control of the Namibian Defence Force.

The main activities that fall under this programme are: To feed, dress, equip and supply technical and other services to the members • Recruits Day to Day Maintenance of bases and Equipment Civilianand military training for Officers, Cadets and 9.
Description of the main activities and strategic objectives (activities to be implemented during MTEF) and expected output.
Programme 0 I: Training and Capacity Building Strategic Activities and Output • • • training need analysis Conduct Improve staff skillsand competencies A well trained force ready force Combat Programme 02: Land Operations Strategic Activities and Output Design Land force strength and table of equipment Conduct Potential aggression threat will be met with robust force deployment capability Improved peace and stability in the region and • • • force • beyond ---e 39 .- • • • • • • • A healthy and combat ready force Number of new bases constructed Number of old bases rehabilitated, Improved livingconditions of soldll-s Adequate storage facilitie Improved quality of material and supplies Modernized and modified Defence equipment Optimal and adequate infrastructure Programme 03: Airspace Protection Strategic Activities and Output • • • • • • force deployment troop liftingcapabilities ready force Conduct Conduct Healthy and combat Improved livingconditions of soldiers Well equipped with modern equipment Guaranteed welfare of personnel Protected Airspace Programme 04: Military Health Support Strategic Activities and Output • • • • • • Conduct wellness campaigns Conduct early diagnosis and interventions Conduct medical boards Rehabilitate patients Procure medical equipment Qualified Military Health workers ready force Healthy and combat _ 40 __ • Modern medical equipment Guaranteed welfare of personnel Programme os: Offshore Defence Strategic Activities and Output • • Design force strength and table of equipment Conduct force deployment capability Guaranteed Maritime security A well trained force Combat High level of staff competency ready Naval Force Programme 06: International Deployment Strategic Activities and Output • • training Conduct pre-deployment Carry out peace keeping operations Participate in training of peace keeping operations Attend and host Joint Commissions Deployment of Defence Advisors, Staff Officers and Military Observers • • security relations Enhance diplomatic relations Enhanced Defence co-operation Improved regional and international peace and _41 __ Programme 07: Supervision and Support Services Strategic Activities and Output • • • • • • Advice Cabinet on Defence matters Ensure implementation of Government decision Control Budget Expenditure Procurement of goods and services Enforce Public Finance Management Political control over the Military Efficient and effective budget execution 7.
Non-Tax-Revenue Revenae Source Des criptloD(lf allY) I'rlva~ Telepholle:: CaDs Rewwe obtained from officials on Doole cals Bul4:el 2017/18 MTEF ProjetdQDI 2018119 2019120 5000 5000 6000 f I I Lost Equipment and Stores: Refund from lost equip- ment, negligence of officials, Ministerial Fines: Revenue generated from fines arising from Absent without Official Leave (AWOL) etc Sale of Serviceable Stores and Equipment: Revenue obtained from auctions of equipment '.
I 0 Human Resource capacities Number of Staffing established Filled at present 2017/18 Vacant to be Funded 2017118 filled 2018/19 1 2 % of funded over established • 311 3 •• 33154 22631 0 22631 6826% Ml;Ce~)(.
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