President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed gratitude to Namibians for their conduct during the past three weeks, following the death of the late President Hage Geingob. In a statement, President Mbumba said citizens conducted themselves in a dignified and orderly manner, calling it the greatest honour bestowed on the memory of the dearly departed Commander-in-Chief. Following […]
Egypt stands ready to assist Namibia in any way it can, as the country continues to navigate the impact of the death of the late President Hage Geingob. Mohamed Hegazy, the Special Envoy of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, conveyed a message of condolence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House. He says Egypt shares Namibia’s […]
Korea has extended an invitation to Namibia to participate in the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in June. The Korean government announced that the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit seeks higher economic cooperation with the African continent in all sectors, including industry, trade, and resources. The inaugural summit is being held against the realisation that […]
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, visited Casa Rosalia to offer his condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos and the children. During his visit, Mahamat highlighted the significance of Namibia as a product of continental solidarity and organisation, emphasising the unity and strength that bind African nations. He shared personal […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, will table the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025 in the National Assembly tomorrow at 14:30. The national budget encompasses government revenue, expenditure, and borrowing strategies, as well as pivotal policy priorities. The ministry is, however, worried about an expected decrease in Southern African Customs […]
An alliance of political parties and civic organisations has been launched in support of independent presidential candidate Ally Angula for the 2024 presidential elections. Thus far, the alliance consists of four parties and civic organisations advocating for a government of national unity, and political parties with an interest have 14 days to apply to join the […]
Two minors have died, while six are hospitalised at the Rundu Intermediate Hospital due to suspected food poisoning. This happened at Livayi Village, 155 kilometres east of Rundu in the Ndiyona Constituency. Six of the children are related, while the other two are neighbours who also consumed the food. According to family members who spoke […]
China has acknowledged the late President Hage Geingob’s leadership in promoting the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between itself and Namibia. In 2018, China elevated bilateral relations with Namibia to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, the highest in foreign policy and anchored on the win-win principle. Jiang Zoujun, the Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, said […]
The Namibian nation bid farewell to its leader, Dr. Hage Geingob, with a state funeral that was attended by dignitaries from around the world. The eldest children of the late President, Mangaliso Fernandez Geingob and Nangula Geingos, expressed their gratitude for the support and love shown during the mourning period. The siblings expressed their sincere […]
