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Former President of Namibia whose late-presidency legacy includes warnings against presidential power concentration and support for football development.
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nelson Geingob, coach of Oshikoto region's football team, says they can reach the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup final this year, hoping to win the trophy that has eluded them since reaching the final in 2002 when they lost 3-2 to Omaheke. Geingob, who was part of that 2002 team and later became a Brave Warriors stalwart, says reaching the final would extend his contract by two years and give the region a chance to produce more national players.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A High Court judge dismissed an application by five Swapo members seeking to overturn the party's decision to postpone an extraordinary congress, ruling the matter moot after the congress had already taken place and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed the presidency. The court also granted the party's counter-application, ordering Reinhold Shipwikineni to retract a May 2023 letter in which he claimed to suspend the party president and assume the role, and to issue a formal apology within seven days.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commemorated Namibia's 36th independence anniversary in Karasburg under the theme "Beyond 36: For a Prosperous Future," calling for unity and action to build on the country's foundations and accelerate socio-economic transformation. She highlighted government priorities including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, and green hydrogen initiatives, while acknowledging structural challenges in the IIKharas region and ongoing development projects aimed at inclusive growth.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has called on member states to adopt a regional travel agreement similar to Namibia and Botswana's 2019 arrangement, which allows citizens to cross borders using national identity cards instead of passports for up to 90 days. Magosi said the agreement has eased movement for border communities and boosted trade between the countries, and urged SADC members to remove trade barriers and deepen cooperation to accelerate regional integration and deliver jobs, food security, and improved livelihoods for the region's 380 million people.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi called on Namibians to safeguard unity, strengthen democratic values, and actively contribute to national development during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium. He acknowledged persistent challenges including drought, unemployment, and economic constraints, emphasizing that prosperity requires collective citizen participation and warning against divisions based on ethnicity, regionalism, or political affiliation.
21 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Oshakati Town Council has directed all long-distance transport operators to load and offload passengers only at the Oshakati Open Market bus terminal (Omatala), not at informal roadside points, to reduce congestion and improve safety. Some smaller operators have expressed concerns about space constraints and visibility at the official facility.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Monica Geingos was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for social development across Africa. She dedicated the honour to her late husband, President Hage Geingob, saying it fulfills a promise to pursue her own PhD as they had planned together.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Monica Geingos received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her work in social development, youth empowerment, and gender equity across Africa. The honour acknowledges her two decades in financial and investment sectors, her roles as founder of the One Economy Foundation and #BeFree Movement Project, and her service as UNAIDS Special Advocate and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda tabled a motion in the National Assembly opposing the use of chief mourners at state funerals, arguing the practice is a foreign concept that disregards indigenous burial customs and creates cultural confusion. Amupanda cited examples from various Namibian traditions, including orientation of graves and gender-specific burial practices, and contended that state funerals fail to observe rituals that hold spiritual significance.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →