Also known as: former President Hifikepunye Pohamba · former president Pohamba · Pohamba · Namibia's second president · President Pohamba · former President Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba · Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba · President Hifikepunye Pohamba · Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba · 2nd President · Second President Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba · the statesman · then VP
Former president who declared national days of prayer during past challenges and served as adviser to liberation heroes, characterizing the 1988 Oshakati bombing as politically motivated.
An opinion piece in New Era argues that Namibia faces widespread social crises—rising crime, missing persons, accidents, and loss of life—that have left citizens living in fear. The author calls for national days of prayer and spiritual reflection, citing the example of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba's declaration of prayer during past national challenges.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece in New Era argues that Namibia faces widespread social crises—rising crime, missing persons, accidents, and loss of life—that have left citizens living in fear. The author calls for national days of prayer and spiritual reflection, citing the example of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba's declaration of prayer during past national challenges.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ongenga constituency councillor Josef Stalin Nenghwanya has said that Founding President Sam Nujoma and his generation laid a foundation for a peaceful, united and prosperous nation, with his legacy continuing through his presidential successors. Nenghwanya also thanked his own predecessors for establishing the foundation upon which he is now building.
1 April 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivered a tribute at the graveside of Reverend Willem Konjore in ǂGabes on the eve of Namibia's 36th independence anniversary, highlighting his role as a founding father, liberation struggle participant, and senior government minister who died in June 2021.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At a national Independence Day commemoration at Sam Nujoma Stadium on 21 March 2026, Frans Kapofi addressed Namibians 36 years after the country's sovereignty in 1990, honouring those who fought colonial rule and calling on citizens to contribute to national prosperity through active participation rather than passive expectation.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on Namibians to renew their commitment to building an inclusive nation anchored in freedom, equality, and shared prosperity, speaking at a wreath-laying ceremony for the late Reverend Willem Konjore. Witbooi highlighted Konjore's key role in the 1976 Nama Teachers' Strike and his subsequent contributions to Namibia's independence struggle and governance, including service as a Founding Father, Chief Whip of SWAPO, Deputy Speaker, and minister until his retirement in 2010.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba called on ruling party lawmakers not to discard input merely because it comes from opposition members, advising that lawmakers should verify claims and acknowledge when opposition points are correct. He also urged Namibians to safeguard national peace and unity, warning against tribalism and calling for collective support of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's leadership.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Two Namibian thought leaders argue that a statue of Anna Kakurukaze Mungunda, who died resisting forced removals in Windhoek in 1959, should replace the removed statue of colonial founder Curt von Francois. They contend this would honour resistance history and build a more inclusive national narrative without erasing the past.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Swapo secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has warned that the party's vacant vice presidency is unprecedented and leaves leadership exposed to unforeseen circumstances, while raising concerns about selective interpretation of party constitution as the party prepares for its 2027 elective congress.
11 March 2026 · New Era →