President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday received letters of credence from 10 heads of mission, with the envoys pledging to deepen cooperation with Namibia, particularly in trade, infrastructure, energy, tourism and education. Two of the diplomats are resident envoys, while eight are non-resident. During the ceremony, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the heads of mission to work closely with Namibia...
International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on Namibia’s former ambassadors to share their international experience and wisdom with the new crop of diplomats. Addressing a meeting of the Namibia Association of Former Ambassadors (NAFA) in Windhoek last week, Ashipala-Musavyi said the current global environment requires Namibia to urgently draw on the experience of retired...
Namibia and Botswana are strengthening strategic cooperation in infrastructure and economic development, with the Trans-Kalahari Railway identified as a key outstanding project. This follows a courtesy visit by Botswana high commissioner Phemelo Mbi Rankoro to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Thursday. The meeting highlighted growing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. This...
Kunene region is one of Namibia’s fourteen regions, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Angolan border in the north, named after the Kunene river. Kunene is known for its expansive landscapes, dispersed settlements, and diverse cultural groups, including the Himba, Damara and Nama communities. The region’s capital is Opuwo, and the...
Swapo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has doubled down on her drive to see maximum results from Parliament, saying only discipline, coordination and service delivery can define its work. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks yesterday while presiding over an induction workshop for Swapo lawmakers in the capital yesterday. In no uncertain terms, Nandi-Ndaitwah, or NNN, as she is...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is unimpressed by the legislative branch of the State. She expressed disappointment in the low number of bills passed last year and calling for urgent action to meet public expectations. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who heads the executive arm, registered disappointment yesterday while presiding over the opening of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed any assertions, implicit or explicit, linking her relatives to having control or interests in Namibia’s oil and gas sector. Nandi-Ndaitwah also demanded a public retraction and apology or presentation of “credible and verifiable evidence” to support the claims. The Head of State was responding to an recent incident in which...
Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has urged her team to intensify the country’s focus on economic diplomacy, trade and investment promotion. Her call comes at a time when global tensions, climate pressures and disruptions to trade systems continue to ravage smaller economies. Ashipala-Musavyi said diplomacy must now deliver direct and measurable benefits to...
The removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House yesterday has prompted questions about a potential breach of security protocol on her part, the right to press freedom and responsible journalism. The Presidency has since responded, reaffirming its commitment to press freedom in Namibia. Shortly after addressing the opening of Cabinet for 2026, President Netumbo...
With only four years before 2030, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said time is no longer on their side, as they are under pressure to realise Namibia’s grand development plan: Vision 2030. Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday officially opened the 2026 Cabinet, informing ministers that time is no longer on the government’s side. She called for urgency, discipline and results-driven...