The Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre, has expressed his sadness during Namibia’s first independence celebration without the physical presence of the Founding President Sam Nujoma. Despite his absence, Governor Andre emphasised that Dr. Nujoma’s legacy remains an enduring source of inspiration for Namibians. Governor Andre said that Dr. Nujoma’s vision of unity, hard […]
Palestinian Presidential Advisor for International Relations Dr. Riad Malki has condemned Israel’s escalation of the war from genocide to ethnic cleansing, highlighting the mass killings across Palestinian territories. Recently, the plight of Palestinians has garnered growing international attention, with many advocating for justice and peace. One key legal avenue in this struggle is the International […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says elected leaders have the responsibility to ensure that they consolidate democracy, peace, stability, and good governance in the country as well as expedite the delivery of quality public services to all Namibians. The nbc News team spoke to some of the newly appointed ministers and deputy ministers to share their plans […]
The newly appointed Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, underscored the importance of unity in whatever Namibia and its people will be undertaking. Dr. Ngurare, who served in various portfolios including as Swapo Party Youth League Secretary and Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, has said he will use the experience gained in executing his […]
From a teacher in the rural south of Namibia, Lucia Witbooi has ascended to the top echelons of state power, shattering the proverbial glass ceiling. Yesterday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, herself at the centre of history, appointed Witbooi as Vice President, a first in the 35-year history of Namibia having both a woman as President and […]
The Vice-President of Ghana, Dr. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and that of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, held courtesy meetings with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Opoku-Agyemang and Alupo led the Ghanaian and Ugandan delegations to attend the inauguration of President Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday. They expressed support for President Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Namibian government. The two women leaders congratulated Dr. […]
African women leaders continue to celebrate President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory, highlighting the significance of her leadership on the continent. Among the notable figures in attendance was former South African Cabinet Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who visited the President at State House. Dlamini-Zuma, who made history as the first woman to serve as chairperson of the African […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to working alongside fellow SADC countries to advance the region’s shared developmental aspirations for the benefit of current and future generations. In a statement to mark the Southern Africa Liberation Day, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to jealously guard the freedom and the peace enjoyed as a result […]
Liberia’s former President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, briefly met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House after yesterday’s swearing-in. Johnson Sirleaf served as Liberia’s first elected woman President from 2006 to 2018. President Nandi-Ndaitwah is the second directly elected Head of State after Johnson Sirleaf on the African continent. She now joins the ranks of other […]
Venezuela is looking forward to strengthening ties with Namibia in the areas of energy, health, education and agriculture. Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil was among the foreign dignitaries who witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Venezuela supported Namibia’s liberation struggle and has established strong historical ties. The two now currently share […]
