August 26 Holding
| August 26 Holding | |
|---|---|
| legal form | Pty Ltd. |
| founding | 1998 |
| Seat | Windhoek , Namibia |
| management | Brigadier General i. R. James Auala |
| Branch | Holding |
| Website | www.august26.com.na |
The August 26 Holding , also August 26 Holding Company or August 26 Holdings , is a company of the Namibian Defense . It was established in 1998. August 26. as Heroes Day , a public holiday in Namibia .
Companies
At least eight companies are part of the holding company:
- August 26 Logistics (including catering for all soldiers of the Namibian Defense Force )
- Windhoeker Maschinenfabrik (design and construction of weapons and military systems and vehicles)
- August 26 Industries (design / manufacture of shoes for the military)
- Sat-Com (civil and military communication)
- August 26 Ultimate Business Machine (design and construction of machines)
- August 26 Textile and Garment (design and manufacture of military clothing)
- NamForce (insurance for soldiers)
- Agro-Tour Development Initiative (Agriculture)
Controversy
The general structure and absolute secrecy of the company are controversially discussed from many sides. The August 26 Holding is in competition with the private sector in many areas. Almost all of the company's leaders are former, high-ranking soldiers.
Web links
- Windoeker Maschinenfabrik (English)
- August 26 Textile & Garment (English)
- Sat-Com (English)