President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on local farmers to strategise and start treating agriculture as a smart, sustainable and youth-driven sector that can secure food security and economic growth. She made the remarks at the recent Agri-Outlook Conference in Windhoek, which was held under the theme ‘Harvesting the Future’. Nandi-Ndaitwah said agriculture is at the...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged opposition parties to work with the government to fast-track key national laws and deliver on government promises. She told opposition parties that Namibia cannot afford political divisions or legislative delays. This message dominated two separate courtesy calls she hosted yesterday at State House with the National Democratic Party (NDP) and...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the All People’s Party (APP) have signalled a unique moment of political unity, agreeing to work together to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and ensure Namibia meets the goals of Vision 2030. Speaking during a consultative meeting with APP leadership at State House last Thursday, the...
Botswana and Namibia have vowed to move beyond promises and focus on implementation, with both Presidents declaring that the success of their partnership will now be measured by results, rather than rhetoric. The two Heads of State, President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana and Namibia’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, closed the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is backing the recent merger between MultiChoice and French media giant Canal+, saying the deal could reshape Africa’s media industry and create new opportunities for Namibian creatives. During a meeting with MultiChoice senior management at State House yesterday, the Head of State emphasised the importance of purpose-driven partnerships and praised media companies...
Botswana founding president Sir Seretse Khama’s legacy was engraved in the Namibian capital after a prominent street in the city was renamed after him. The move not only paid tribute to one of Africa’s foremost leader, but also symbolised the strong ties the two counties enjoy. The street, located in Windhoek’s Ausspannplatz area and streches...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibian ambassadors and high commissioners who have completed their tours of duty abroad to use their international experience to strengthen the country’s national priorities when she welcomes them back on Tuesday. Speaking at the State House, the President praised the diplomats for representing Namibia with “selfless service and dedication” across the...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula has reaffirmed his party’s unwavering commitment and readiness to assist President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah achieve her vision and development agenda for Namibia. Itula, who this week paid a courtesy visit to State House, held extensive deliberations with Nandi-Ndaitwah, whereby the two leaders exchanged notes and perspectives on issues...
Senior officials from Namibia and Botswana on Monday opened the second session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek, where discussions focused on how both countries can jointly deliver in the areas of jobs, services, trade and regional integration. For this year, the Bi-National Commission is placing special emphasis on ensuring that the ideas...
Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah kakagwenekerere kumwe nonompitisili dombunga mpatanesi zopaveta, Independence Patriots for Change, kembo lyenene lyosirongo momandaha gana puko. Sigongi sangesi omu nompitisili dopaupolitika dina kuyaligwanekera omu Presidente gosirongo katumbwidilire asi age ngatulisapo mpito omu nagwanekera nonombunga politika nadinye domosirongo, kuhamena maudigu aga vana kumona gopontambo zokuzeruka nokutulisapo mpo zopaupolitika omu navaruganena kumwe. Maliyongo aga...