Also known as: vice president Lucia Witbooi · H E LUCIA WITBOOI · Witbooi · Vice president Witbooi · the vice president · Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi · vice president of the Republic of Namibia · Vice President · H.E Lucia Witbooi · Gerrit Witbooi · vice-president Lucia Witbooi · ||Kharas Regional Council chairperson Gerrit Witbooi · Vice President of Namibia · Vice President of Namibia Witbooi · VP · Your Excellency Lucia Witbooi · the VP · Madam Vice President · Your Excellency · //Kharas Regional Council chairperson
Vice President of Namibia, active in government initiatives including crime prevention, disability affairs, and economic development programmes as of April 2026.
Former Otjozondjupa regional governor and parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son Ventro were buried at their family homestead in Gam following a road accident on 3 April. Hundreds of mourners attended the burial, and Vice President Lucia Witbooi described Uerikua as a dedicated public servant who served with humility and distinction.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Otjozondjupa regional governor and parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son Ventro were buried at their family homestead in Gam following a road accident on 3 April. Hundreds of mourners attended the burial, and Vice President Lucia Witbooi described Uerikua as a dedicated public servant who served with humility and distinction.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
James Unomasa Uerikua, former governor of Otjozondjupa and Swapo MP, died in a car accident on 3 April along with his son Venturo Uaamakuje Uerikua. Vice President Lucia Witbooi led mourners at the burial ceremony in Otjiserandu, where Uerikua was remembered as a farmer, businessman, philanthropist and prominent voice on Namibia-Germany genocide discussions.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and MP James Uerikua at his funeral, describing him as a dedicated public servant whose legacy and impact on the nation will be remembered. Uerikua and his son died in a car accident in Otjozondjupa on 3 April.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has sponsored N$400,000 to support the Namibian choir Collective Singers for a singing tour in Canada from 11 to 25 April, representing the country alongside choirs from around the world. Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti said the financial support reflects the government's commitment to investing in talent and enabling Namibian artists to perform on global stages.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President, a move that lawmakers have criticised as unnecessary bureaucracy given the limited role of the office. The State House said the deputy minister will provide technical and professional support to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, particularly in overseeing marginalised communities and disability affairs divisions transferred from another ministry.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rains in the //Kharas region have rendered key roads impassable, leaving residents unable to access banking, healthcare, and shopping services. The Roads Authority has temporarily closed several affected routes and advised motorists to use alternative paths while monitoring conditions for repairs.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia inaugurated the N$107 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) on 19 March 2026, a facility designed to train youth in green hydrogen, oil and gas, solar installation, and water sanitation to support the country's southern energy corridor development. The centre welcomed 253 inaugural trainees, including 101 women, and aims to provide international-standard technical certification to build a home-grown workforce for the region's emerging energy industries.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi received a donation of materials including doors, locks and security lighting from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in the Omaheke Region, marking a partnership between government and private sector to support education and community development.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on Swapo members to start preparing immediately for the 2029 election, warning of external threats to the party's foundations and urging unity against what she described as enemies seeking to undermine the party's roots.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi received a donation of doors, locks, and security lighting from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia's education system and creating safe learning environments.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →