President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has suspended Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo on Tuesday afternoon over undisclosed issues, while simultaneously appointing Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as Acting Inspector General with immediate effect. Sources at Presidency and Shikongo himself confirmed the suspension but refused to divulge further information surrounding the decision. “I am home,...
The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects the challenges of managing information in a fast-moving and open democratic society. The issue has drawn attention in recent months, with sensitive decisions and internal discussions increasingly appearing online ahead...
Namibia has lost one of its rising political leaders following the sudden death of Swapo Party Hardap Regional Coordinator, Joplin !Gontes, on Monday, a loss described by Vice President Lucia Witbooi as a “deep sense of national loss”. In a statement issued yesterday, Witbooi said the passing of !Gontes has left a major gap in...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on government institutions and the private sector to urgently convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities. She warned that Namibia’s growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience. She made the remarks yesterday at the University of Namibia (Unam) graduation ceremony in Windhoek, where...
As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers’ Day tomorrow, a new approach tothe commemoration is emerging. This is following a recent meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW). This year’s event, to be held in Opuwo, will jointly be organised by government, employers and trade unions. ‘...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah on Tuesday received Luke Malaba at State House to discuss ongoing cooperation between the Namibian and Zimbabwean judiciary matters. The latest visit was aimed at strengthening the rule of law and improving the delivery of justice. Malaba has been in Namibia for the official visit aimed at reviewing the implementation of...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia’s continued support for the people of Western Sahara following a courtesy visit by Aubi Bouchraya, Special Envoy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Bouchraya delivered a special message from President Brahim Ghali and provided an update on the latest developments regarding the long-running efforts to resolve the status...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for a new and stronger military partnership with Namibia, describing the relationship between the two countries as one rooted in history, sacrifice and African solidarity. Speaking during a bilateral engagement in Windhoek, DRC deputy prime minister and minister of national defence and veterans’ affairs Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita...
Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force and improve service delivery nationwide. In an interview with New Era yesterday, Shikongo said the transfers are not driven by punishment or by a reaction to isolated incidents...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to defend and strengthen the country’s democracy. He said the legacy of founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Tjitendero must guide future generations. She was speaking at Heroes Acre on Sunday during the 20th commemoration of Tjitendero’s passing, alongside former president Nangolo Mbumba and other leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah described Tjitendero...