Also known as: Mbambo · Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo · Press secretary Jonas Mbambo · presidential spokesperson
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has categorically denied allegations that her family has interests in the oil and gas sector, and has demanded a retraction and public apology from The Namibian newspaper or credible evidence to support the claims. She stated that like any Namibian citizens, her children have the right to participate in the economy within the confines of the law.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has categorically denied allegations that her family has interests in the oil and gas sector, and has demanded a retraction and public apology from The Namibian newspaper or credible evidence to support the claims. She stated that like any Namibian citizens, her children have the right to participate in the economy within the confines of the law.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Presidency defended its removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House, citing protocol violations after she posed a question to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah about concerns regarding her family and the oil industry. Namibia Media Professionals Union condemned the incident as state-sponsored intimidation, citing attempts to intimidate the journalist and noting the Presidency has not regularly hosted briefings for nearly a year.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Politicians have criticised the Office of the President for failing to hold Minister James Sankwasa accountable after he made xenophobic comments about a Zimbabwean journalist, with opposition figures and analysts arguing the Presidency should have condemned his remarks rather than deflecting responsibility to the relevant line ministry.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has asked the attorney general to review the circumstances surrounding Paragon Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL 37) renewal, which was granted for four years despite regulations limiting third renewals to two years. The licence resurfaced as a controversy when former mines minister Natangwe Ithete was fired last year, allegedly for approving the renewal against the president's wishes.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliament early to address youth unemployment and other national issues, but lawmakers are divided on the proposal, with some opposing it as a breach of agreed standing rules while others support early resumption to hold government accountable.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be honoured as African Political Leader of the Year at an African Leadership Magazine awards ceremony in Accra on 27–28 February 2026, in recognition of her historic role as Namibia's first female president and her focus on inclusive governance. Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao will also be recognised as African Public Health Champion of the Year.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Presidency has denied reports that certain ambassadorial appointments and redeployments were conducted secretly, stating that heads of mission are commissioned once and may be redeployed in line with established diplomatic practice. The Presidency explained that diplomatic processes including the presentation of Letters of Credence differ between host countries, and that a collective announcement was issued once the process had sufficiently progressed.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →