Across Namibia, the men and women who once endured exile and armed struggle to win their nation's independence now face a quieter but no less serious battle — one against the erosion of health, purpose, and discipline in retirement. Retired Colonel Constancio Mwandingi, a former PLAN interpreter and liberation fighter, has turned his wartime vigilance toward this new front, urging fellow veterans to preserve their physical strength and curtail excessive drinking. His appeal rests on a conviction that service to a nation does not end with the laying down of arms — it simply changes form, demand
Retired liberation fighter urges veterans to stay fit, avoid excess drinking
War veterans struggling with excessive alcohol consumption and health deterioration affecting quality of life in retirement.