Also known as: vice president Lucia Witbooi · H E LUCIA WITBOOI · Vice president Witbooi · Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi · Vice President · H.E Lucia Witbooi · vice-president Lucia Witbooi · Vice President of Namibia Witbooi · Your Excellency Lucia Witbooi · Madam Vice President · //Kharas Regional Council chairperson · Vice President Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi · the Vice President
Vice President of Namibia; has addressed national priorities including misinformation, youth development, sports, and economic integration as of July 2026.
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Vice President Lucia Witbooi presided over official opening of Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre
“It was a joyous occasion when Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi presided over the official opening of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre yesterday.”
//Kharas embraces N$127m VTCInformanté
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said government committed to construct Vocational Training Centres in all 14 regions of Namibia
“"Government has committed and resolved to construct Vocational Training Centres in all 14 regions of Namibia, as part of the national TVET sector transformation and expansion strategy. Therefore, today the //Kharas Region becomes the twelfth region to host its own government Vocational Training Centre," Vice President Lucia Witbooi said while speaking at the launch of the centre.”
Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre officially inauguratedThe Namibian
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme at Mariental
“Good morning. I am delighted to join you today here in Mariental as we witness the launch of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) pension-backed home loan scheme.”
Vice president Lucia Witbooi launches GIPF housing scheme at MarientalThe Namibian
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially opened disability and marginalised communities planning workshop
“With these remarks, it is now my honour and privilege to officially declare the disability affairs and marginalised divisions planning workshop from 16 to 20 March 2026 officially open.”
Vice president Lucia Witbooi opens disability and communities workshopInformanté
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the GIPF Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental
“VICE President Lucia Witbooi has officially launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental, Hardap Region, introducing a new housing finance mechanism.”
Vice President launches GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme in MarientalInformanté
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Mariental Extension 6 project by Dynamo Property Developers
“In this regard, I commend projects such as Mariental Extension 6, developed by Dynamo Property Developers, which demonstrate the tangible impact that strategic partnerships can have in reducing the housing gap.”
Vice President launches GIPF pension-backed home loan scheme in MarientalNew Era
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officiated the event
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Vice President Lucia Witbooi will officially inaugurate the Keetmanshoop VTC on 19 March 2026
“Vice President Lucia Witbooi will officially inaugurate the Keetmanshoop VTC this Thursday (19 March 2026).”
Keetmans VTC arms trainees for energy projectsInformanté
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for stronger efforts to advance rights and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities and marginalised communities
“VICE President Lucia Witbooi has called for stronger efforts to advance the rights and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities and marginalised communities, as she officially opened a planning workshop for the Divisions of Disability Affairs and Marginalised Communities in Windhoek.”
Vice President opens planning workshop on disability and marginalised communitiesInformanté
Vice President Lucia Witbooi highlighted several milestones achieved over the past year including engagements with organisations of persons with disabilities
“She highlighted several milestones achieved over the past year, including engagements with organisations of persons with disabilities in Keetmanshoop that resulted in recommendations for development projects at the Keetmanshoop Disability Resource Centre.”
Vice President opens planning workshop on disability and marginalised communitiesVice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, urging communicators across Africa to strengthen public trust by promoting accurate information, combating misinformation, and embracing ethical communication as essential for good governance and national development.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, urging communicators across Africa to strengthen public trust by promoting accurate information, combating misinformation, and embracing ethical communication as essential for good governance and national development.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi hosted Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe at the Port of Walvis Bay to reaffirm commitment to strengthening regional trade and economic integration through the Botswana Dry Port and Trans-Kalahari Corridor.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to champion truth and support the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan. She emphasized that communication is central to democratic governance and social cohesion, and that communicators must counter misinformation and disinformation in an age of artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, calling on government and private sector communicators to lead the fight against misinformation and disinformation, particularly as artificial intelligence and digital platforms expand. She framed strategic communication as central to democratic governance, social cohesion, and implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication risk undermining implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, and said government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public to build trust and deliver on national priorities.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication could undermine implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, stating that government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public and serve as champions of truth against disinformation.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice president Lucia Witbooi has praised Namibia's Special Olympics Unified Gladiators for winning gold at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, France, becoming the first Namibian team to win gold at the tournament. Witbooi celebrated the team's courage, determination, and triumph during a welcoming ceremony at Old State House.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi welcomed Namibia's Special Olympics Unified Gladiators home after winning gold at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, France — the first Namibian side to win gold at the tournament. Witbooi praised the team's courage, determination and resilience, describing the achievement as a moment of national pride that demonstrates Namibia's talent and commitment to sporting excellence.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
An eight-year-old girl with mobility disabilities at a Children's Sanctuary in Drimiopsis received a wheelchair from members of the Namibian Defence Force's 126 Motorised Infantry Battalion following an appeal made during Vice President Lucia Witbooi's January visit to the Kalahari Constituency.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has launched the School Sports for Development (SS4D) Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF Namibia, to use sport as a tool for promoting education, social inclusion and life skills development among learners. Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the initiative represents a national commitment to developing young Namibians with the skills, values and resilience needed to contribute to the country's future.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivered the keynote address at the official opening of the 3rd General Assembly of the National Youth Council of Namibia in Swakopmund on 19 June 2026.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings at the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund on Saturday night after tensions over delegate accreditation and election timing escalated into disorder, forcing postponement of the leadership vote scheduled to elect a new executive chairperson and board for four years.
21 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on churches to strengthen partnership with government in addressing social challenges including moral decline, corruption, substance abuse and gender-based violence, saying such efforts require collective action from government, the private sector, civil society and faith-based organisations.
21 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund, urging Namibian youth to take advantage of government programmes for skills development, entrepreneurship and job creation, and calling on delegates to uphold unity and democracy during leadership elections.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged delegates at the National Youth Council of Namibia's general assembly to accept the outcome of elections that will determine the organisation's leadership for the next four years and to support those elected once results are announced.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged churches and religious institutions to strengthen partnerships with government in addressing corruption, substance abuse, gender-based violence, and moral decay. She said faith-based organisations have a critical role in restoring hope and promoting values, and that addressing Namibia's challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality requires a collective response.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi presided over the official handover of household grid connections, Aerial Bundled Conductor networks, and public street lighting for Sunrise Informal Settlement in Gibeon, Hardap Region.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for greater support for young entrepreneurs living with disabilities at the closing of National Disability Week in Lüderitz, noting that young people with disabilities are making meaningful economic contributions through business ownership despite facing barriers to funding, training, and opportunities. Witbooi directed the Division of Disability Affairs to revive and operationalise income-generating projects for persons with disabilities through capacity building and additional resources.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited Old Mutual Namibia's newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek and commended the company for investing in preventative healthcare and employee wellbeing. Old Mutual CEO Tassius Chigariro said the centre was established to support employee wellbeing and create a healthy working environment.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged newly graduated cadet constables from the Namibian Police Force to uphold integrity, professionalism and respect for human rights. The cohort of 670 comprised 382 women and 288 men, marking the first time female graduates outnumbered male counterparts in the training programme's history.
10 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for increased corporate, institutional and individual support for Project Never Walk Alone, which distributes quality footwear to vulnerable children nationwide. The project has delivered more than 12,800 pairs of shoes across nine regions and aims to assist more than 31,500 barefoot children over three years at an estimated cost of N$12.9 million.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend Genocide Remembrance Day events held at Shark Island and in six regions, drawing criticism from political and community leaders, though the vice president attended events in Ohangwena. The president's absence came despite an active public schedule that included attending agricultural and cultural festivals and other state events.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi praised the 12th Oshakati Totem Expo as a driver of economic growth and called on local authorities to introduce similar trade fairs and expos. She said government recognizes expos and trade fairs as vital catalysts for economic growth and grassroots development, and emphasized that culture can serve as an economic resource through cultural tourism, heritage infrastructure, and creative industries.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday emphasised the need to deepen Namibia-China cooperation during a visit by a Chinese parliamentary delegation headed by Zhu Yongxin, vice chairperson of China's national committee of the People's Political Consultative Conference. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia seeks to build on its longstanding relationship with China to advance mutual development, economic growth and prosperity for both nations.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on young Namibians to learn, protect and retell the country's history during Namibia's second Genocide Remembrance Day in Eenhana, emphasizing that the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people should serve as an educational platform. Witbooi urged continued academic research and documentation of the genocide through books, archives, museums and scholarly work, warning that history risks being forgotten without proper preservation.
29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend the official Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration held in Eenhana on Thursday, despite having been in the region the previous day for an agricultural festival. She released a statement reaffirming the government's commitment to continuing engagement with Germany on genocide, apology and reparations.
29 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre to assess the Omusati 1995 Project and identified challenges including shortage of production infrastructure, ageing equipment, and utility costs. She reaffirmed government commitment to improving the living standards of persons living with disabilities.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
Vice-President Lucia Witbooi called on Namibians to reject tribalism and remain united as the country commemorated Genocide Remembrance Day in Eenhana.
29 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged Namibians to remain united in preserving the country's history, promoting justice and reconciliation during Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration in Eenhana. She described the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people as defining moments that exposed colonial brutality while highlighting the courage and resistance that laid the foundation for Namibia's independence.
28 May 2026 · Informanté →
Government and church leaders have warned that growing hopelessness, mental health pressures, substance abuse and unemployment are placing many young Namibians at risk. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for stronger cooperation between churches, traditional leaders, communities and civil society to address these social challenges.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →