Loide Jason Kaviveterue Virere Victoria Immanuel President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered that no resources be spared to save Etosha National Park after massive fires destroyed parts of the country’s top tourist attraction. She said Etosha is the lifeblood of Namibia’s tourism and must be protected at all costs. Speaking through Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in...
PHILADELPHIA – Namibia and the United States, through the City of Philadelphia, are exploring the possible establishment of direct shipping routes, air links and student exchange programmes. The deliberations occurred when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Philadelphia mayor Sherelle Parker at City Hall, turning what began as a ceremonial visit into a historic blueprint for economic...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger trade links with the United States, emphasising that partnerships in agriculture and logistics could create jobs, combat unemployment, and expand exports of unique Namibian products. Speaking during visits to the Port of Philadelphia and the International Produce Market in Pennsylvania, the President said Namibia has “a lot to...
The moment President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah walked into the grand hall of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, the atmosphere shifted. Delegates ululated, clapped and cheered, breaking the usual formality as she strode to the podium to deliver her maiden address. In a hall where protocol often prevails over passion, the lively welcome was matched...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that Namibia will host the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, reaffirming the country’s role as the birthplace and global champion of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Speaking at the WPS Focal Points Network meeting on Tuesday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia’s leadership, rooted in its liberation struggle,...
NEW YORK – President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has utilised the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to strengthen Namibia’s relations with more than 10 countries and advocate for increased investment in the country’s economy. Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on global investors to capitalise on Namibia’s growing opportunities in mining, energy, agriculture, logistics, tourism, and...
NEW YORK- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has positioned Namibia as a global leader in women’s empowerment, telling world leaders that her country has made historic progress in closing the gender gap and is committed to doing even more to ensure women’s full participation in society. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting of the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth...
NEW YORK- Africa spoke with one voice during the 7th C-10 Summit, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Sunday, demanding that Africa must no longer be treated as an afterthought in global decision-making. The mood was both reflective and urgent as the leaders marked the 20th anniversary of the Ezulwini...
NEW YORK – Namibia’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Penda Naanda, says his main task is to carry forward President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s vision of strengthening global peace while ensuring development that benefits ordinary Namibians. In an interview at the UN headquarters on Friday, Naanda said his mission is to push Namibia’s national...
NEW YORK – Namibia will use the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to advocate for the recognition of Palestine and increased global investment in Africa. This was said by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. Speaking in an interview ahead of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s address, she said Namibia’s voice...