President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera, in which she addressed critical issues facing the country and pointed out her commitment to equitable development and national unity over the...
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Naanda: Namibia’s visa regime doesn’t discriminate
International relations executive director Penda Naanda has dismissed allegations that the country’s visa regime is specifically targeting the United States of America. Naanda asserts that the visa regime is based on diplomatic reciprocity rather than discrimination. However, speaking in an interview with New Era last week, Naanda clarified that the visa policy adjustments are aimed...
NNN inspires healthy beginnings, hopeful futures
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to unite in strengthening maternal and child health. This is as Namibia joins the world in commemorating World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” The President affirmed Namibia’s dedication to improving maternal and child health during her statement in commemorating World Health Day yesterday. World...
Ashipala-Musavi sets tone for diplomatic, economic ties
Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavi, has issued a strong and determined call for unity and adaptability, as well as a reinforced focus on economic diplomacy. Addressing staff during the ministry’s annual general meeting yesterday in Windhoek, Ashipala-Musavi laid out her vision for Namibia’s strengthened role in global trade and international relations. The...
Energy, economy at centre of Nam-Russia ties
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia must maximise economic benefits from its natural resources, particularly uranium, through value-addition rather than raw material exports. She said this during a high-level meeting with Russian deputy prime minister Yury Trutnev on Tuesday. Taking the media through intricate details of the closed-door meeting, presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said the two...
Namibia stands its ground on visa regime …as more countries come to the party
Namibia will soon clear the status of about 10 countries which were previously placed on thelist of countries whose citizens required visas to enter Namibia. Government recently declared that Namibia will roll out similar visa requirements on citizens from countries that subject Namibians to stringent visa requirements before allowing entry into such countries. A total...
Muharukua pledges to be ‘governor for the people’
Newly-appointed governor of Kunene Vipuakuje Muharukua has vowed to prioritise unemployment and service delivery as he assumes office yesterday. He pledged to be a governor for all. President Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday appointed seven new governors for the Khomas, Kunene, Oshikoto, Kavango West, Kavango East, Hardap and Otjozondjupa regions. The New governors include Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma...
NNN sets performance bar high
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the newly-appointed regional governors to prioritise service delivery and accountability as inefficiency, corruption or negligence would not be tolerated. Speaking during the announcement of new governors at State House on Friday, the president said they must be proactive in fighting issues of great concern that affect Namibians at regional level. ...
The president’s watchmen … navigating between security and diplomacy
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...
CPBN launches media campaign to enhance public participation
In a bid to enhance transparency and accessibility in the public procurement process, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has launched an extensive media campaign to educate bidders and the public on procurement guidelines A public and bidder education campaign was launched to create awareness as well as promote fairness and transparency in all...