A new chapter in Namibia’s history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia. This historic occasion also coincided with Namibia’s 35th Independence Anniversary celebration. The day marked not […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed the significance of having a female President, emphasising societal impact and the need for men and women to work together to develop the country. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah says her first priority is job creation for the masses of over 500,000 jobs within the next five years at a budget of N$8.5 billion. […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female President this morning. Right from the onset, she took a stand to forge the nation forward, receiving a standing ovation in recognition of the women leaders who have paved the way. A sense of pride and anticipation filled the air as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a […]
This morning, eight non-voting members of the National Assembly, nominated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, were sworn in. The ceremony was officiated by Chief Justice Peter Shivute. Non-voting members in Parliament can take part in discussions and committee work, but they do not have the right to vote on laws or decisions. However, they can be […]
Ghana’s former ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed its members to cease discussions that create disaffection within the party in the media. In a statement, the NPP acknowledged the disappointment and emotional distress caused by its defeat in the 2024 general elections. The party lost its majority in the Ghanaian Parliament, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is no part of South Africa’s land that can be allowed to secede. Ramaphosa said this in criticism of the planned trip to Washington D.C by the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, a pressure group that is seeking to secede the Western Cape from the rest of South Africa. The Cape […]
Newly elected members of Namibia’s eighth Parliament have received important resources to help them in their new roles. Each member will be presented with a copy of the Namibian Constitution, a laptop bag, and copies of a publication discussing the connection between food and energy. The items are courtesy of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has emphasised the need for policies that maximise economic benefits from the energy sector while ensuring Namibia remains competitive in the global market, particularly following noted oil discoveries. Minister Alweendo, speaking at a STANLIB Liberty business event, stated that the future policy environment must focus on creating […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, led his final session in the August House this afternoon after serving in the position for ten years. In his farewell speech, Professor Katjavivi emphasised that his departure does not mark the end of his political career or service to the country; he stated that he […]
The Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in South Africa, Newrene Klaaste, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha. The visit’s goal was to learn from Namibia’s Parliament and compare notes on procedures. The focus of the five-day visit will be on important areas, like how parliament keeps […]
