1.0        Introduction

1.1       The Portfolio Committee on Defense, Home Affairs and Security Services conducted a benchmarking visit to Namibia from the 18th to the 24th of September 2022. The purpose of the benchmarking visit was largely to understand the laws and institutions in place to address the welfare of veterans of the liberation struggle in Namibia. Furthermore, the benchmark visit sought to appreciate the challenges, benefits and empowerment programs in place for veterans of the liberation struggle in Namibia as well as learn best practices that can be adopted for the Zimbabwean situation.