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 […]
Ongwediva Town Mayor Tarah Shalyefu was among the limited number of invited guests to witness the swearing-in of Namibia’s first female Head of State, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House yesterday. Shalyefu stated that the historic moment affirms the ruling party’s commitment to empowering women and giving them opportunities to lead. The mayor said Nandi-Ndaitwah has […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced the composition of government, aimed at maximising the outcome and effectiveness of government. The move saw the establishment and abolition of some and the making of several alignments in various government offices, ministries and agencies. President Nandi-Ndaitwah said she made the changes in accordance with Article 32 sub-article 3 (g) […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a number of new ministers to key portfolios, while some former senior ministers who are part of the 8th Parliament do not feature in the Cabinet. The members of the executive were sworn in by Chief Justice Peter Shivute. The new appointee to the portfolio of Vice President is Lucia […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a sweeping restructuring of government ministries and agencies aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The new government will consist of 14 ministries and seven deputy ministers. The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade will merge with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation to consolidate trade and diplomatic efforts. The […]
