The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, on Wednesday, January 28, received a delegation of Namibian parliamentarians who are on a study visit aimed at exchanging best practices in international relations, defence, and security. ALSO READ: Namibia eager to learn from Rwanda’s digitised justice system The delegation, comprising members of Namibia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, was received at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Kacyiru, where discussions focused on policies and regulatory frameworks governing defence and security. Ministry of Defence hosts parliamentarians from Namibia pic.twitter.com/Pv6EdtDmgp — Rwanda Defence Force (@RwandaMoD) January 28, 2026 During the engagement, Minister Marizamunda highlighted Rwanda Defence Force's transformation from a liberation army in the 1990s into a modern, professional military institution that safeguards national sovereignty, supports national development, and plays an active role in international peacekeeping missions. “This journey embodies our commitment to building a professional, accountable and people-centred defence force aligned with Rwanda’s broader vision of sustainable peace, security and development,” Marizamunda said. He underscored the importance of cooperation and shared learning, noting that dialogue among institutions strengthens collective progress. “We believe that dialogue and mutual learning are essential to advancing our shared aspirations. We trust that the discussions will be insightful, practical and mutually enriching,” he added. ALSO READ: Rwanda, Namibia ink partnership in correctional services The delegation was further briefed by Defence Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga on the RDF’s transformation journey and its contribution to regional peace and security. James Unomasa, who leads the Namibian delegation, thanked the Ministry of Defence and the RDF for sharing their experiences in reforming the defence and security sector, and extended an invitation for reciprocal exchanges in Namibia. “We have been briefed on a lot of activities that the Rwanda Defence Force is involved in, including missions under the UN, defence of territories of many other countries, activities in Mozambique and many peacekeeping missions throughout Africa,” Unomasa said, “We have learned a lot of best practices, which we will take back home.” ALSO READ: Former Namibia First Lady Geingos on leadership, youth empowerment, and her work in Rwanda He noted that Namibia also has valuable experience to share. “Namibia has also achieved a lot since we are one of the best defence force in Africa and we have established ourselves. Today, Namibia is one of the most peaceful countries. We came to learn from Rwanda and Rwanda can indeed come and learn from Namibia.” As part of the visit, the delegation also visited Rwanda Correctional Services (RSC) headquarters, where they were received by Commissioner General Evariste Murenzi, with discussions focusing on rehabilitation, reintegration, and inmate management policies in both countries. ALSO READ: Rwanda, Namibia correctional services sign cooperation agreement Rwanda and Namibia have an existing framework of cooperation in correctional services, signed in November 2025 during a two-day official visit to Namibia by the RCS chief. The agreement outlines collaboration in key areas, including training and staff development, security intervention techniques, and the exchange of information on correctional management and offender rehabilitation, providing a strong foundation for enhanced operational cooperation between the two services.
