Namibia has called for urgent economic transformation among developing countries, warning that continued reliance on exporting raw materials is costing jobs and weakening economies across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Speaking at the 11th summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Namibia’s ambassador to Belgium Alfredo Hengari said the country...
Loide Jason Marythar Kambinda Katima Mulilo – Mueteleli wanaha Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah unyatisize kutotobela kwamayemo amezi amuunda mwasikiliti sa Zambezi, teñi mayemo amezi amuunda apahamile kufita fa6.88 mitazi, mayemo apahami hakubapanywa ni lilimo zacwalecwale. Kanako yakupotela sikiliti, mueteleli wanaha nalemusizwe kimuzamaisi wakulela nizwelopili yalibaka zamatakanyani, Beaven Walubita, yana tolokile mayemo aziyezi nikamo sicaba sitaselizwe. Walubita napatuluzi...
Namibia has placed food security at the centre of high-stakes global trade talks, warning that unfair agricultural rules threaten livelihoods and economic stability in developing countries. Speaking at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, international relations and trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said Namibia is pushing for urgent reforms to global...
Loide Jason Marythar Kambinda Katima Mulilo – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has assessed the worsening flood situation in the Zambezi region, where water levels have surged to a concerning 6.88 metres—well above figures recorded in previous years. During her visit, the President received a high-level briefing from the Zambezi Regional Council’s director of planning and rural...
The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Cyril Ramaphosa said Namibia’s independence remains a decisive milestone in Southern Africa’s liberation struggle. In a statement marking Southern Africa Liberation Day on 23 March, Ramaphosa said the historic turning point that led to Namibia’s independence in 1990 remains one of the most defining moments for...
Defence Minister Frans Kapofi has ordered tighter spending and warned of growing security threats as Namibia’s defence budget comes under pressure. Speaking at a staff meeting in Windhoek yesterday, Kapofi said the ministry must “live within its means” while maintaining national security. “This year, we are not likely to be funded at the same level....
As the clock ticks, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is expecting a full report from the government’s economic taskforce by the end of March, which will guide key decisions for the upcoming financial year starting in April. Speaking during an agenda-setting interview on the Namibian Sun platform over the weekend, the President said the report...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has defended her Cabinet appointments, saying her decisions were guided by the need to carefully balance power between government and Parliament at a time when the ruling party holds only a slim majority. Speaking during an agenda-setting interview on the Namibian Sun platform over the weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah said forming her Cabinet was...
Political analyst Natjirikasora Tjirera says Namibia has made notable progress in over 35 years since independence, particularly in providing free public health services and maintaining democratic institutions, but warned that serious challenges such as youth unemployment and a struggling education system could hinder the country’s long-term development. Speaking in an interview on Namibia’s development journey,...
Accelerating inclusive economic growth and creating jobs remain central priorities for the government as Namibia celebrates 36 years of independence, according to presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo. Speaking in an interview with New Era, Mbambo said the development agenda of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is guided by the country’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets the...