President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has clarified that the selection of the date 28th of May as Genocide Remembrance Day marks the gravity and compassion with which Namibians should approach the Ovaherero and Nama Genocide, committed between 1904 and 1908. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah equally appealed for unity, despite inevitable differences. “That is a clear testament that debates in […]
Descendants of the genocide victims took to the streets of Windhoek to pay tribute to their ancestors in remembrance and honour of the lives lost during the 1904 to 1908 genocide. The Ovaherero descendants marched from the UN Plaza in Katutura all the way to the Independence Memorial Site, where they laid a wreath. They […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has encouraged Namibians, and genocide-affected communities in particular, to embrace Genocide Remembrance Day in full and to acknowledge its foundation as laid in the common grounds found on Namibia’s Joint Declaration with Germany. She urged Namibians to find a degree of comfort in the fact that Germany has acknowledged that its colonial […]
Nine years ago, on the 26th of April, then Swanu MP Usutuaije Maamberua rose in the National Assembly to propose a historic motion to declare the 28th of May as National Genocide Remembrance Day. nbc News revisits the archives to reflect on the discussions and contributions made by members of the August House. After […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians and Africans in general to continue fostering the spirit of ubuntu in growing the African continent, as the world observes Africa Day. Ubuntu is an ancient African word that translates to ‘humanity over others’. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at Omakolombongo Village, in the Oshana Region. The President […]
Swapo Party Member Natangue Ithete has assured the residents of Grootfontein of improved development and service delivery, given the mandate through the by-election on 17th June. The party fielded Nelao Amagulu as its candidate in the Grootfontein by-election. Ithete gave the assurance at the Swapo Party mini rally in Grootfontein. Amagulu is a former councillor […]
While celebrating Africa Day in Windhoek, Vice President Lucia Witbooi reminded Africa not to forget the ongoing conflicts on the continent. The day featured stalls with signature dishes as well as cultural performances by various groups. The event was also attended by members of the diplomatic community. In her address, Witbooi mentioned that Africa is […]
Residents of Okatseidhi Village in the Omusati Region celebrated the appointment of Dr. Elijah Ngurare as Prime Minister at a special ceremony. Dr. Ngurare is a resident of Okatseidhi. The jubilant community described the appointment of Ngurare by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to one of the highest positions in the government as historic. The atmosphere was […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed former Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, as Special Advisor and Head of Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Presidency. Carlo McLeod, a former Deputy General Manager at Chevron Namibia, will deputise Shilunga as a special advisor. Both appointments are with immediate effect. The Presidency, in a statement, announced […]
SADC member states are exercising heightened vigilance against the trend of rising unilateralism, calling it a reversal of gains made through multilateralism. The bloc, often acclaimed as peaceful due to its dialogue-centred diplomacy, is not immune to increased threats against multilateralism and the changing global political landscape. The imposition of trade tariffs by economic powerhouses, […]
