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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the Supreme Court on the opening of the 2026 legal year, emphasising the constitutional independence of the judiciary, its role in democratic governance, and the need to address challenges including case backlogs, judicial security concerns, and rising crime affecting the tourism sector.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the Supreme Court on the opening of the 2026 legal year, emphasising the constitutional independence of the judiciary, its role in democratic governance, and the need to address challenges including case backlogs, judicial security concerns, and rising crime affecting the tourism sector.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened an induction workshop for Swapo parliamentarians on 4 February 2026, emphasizing the party's mandate following electoral success and calling on members to deliver on commitments through results-oriented leadership and coordinated service delivery.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy expressed concern that TotalEnergies and Galp Energies failed to obtain prior government approval before announcing their acquisition of oil interests in PEL83 (Mopane discovery) and PEL56 (Venus discovery), despite such approval being legally required.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has shut down its two-decade-old Payroll Deduction Management System, replacing the automated platform with a manual call center operation without a ready digital replacement, according to the article. The change removes automated protections for over 100,000 civil servants and risks slower processing, reduced transparency, and higher financial sector costs.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the third session of parliament with a focus on inclusive development and participatory democracy, calling on lawmakers to pass laws addressing high unemployment, inequality and poverty, and to add value to Namibia's natural resources through local beneficiation. She noted that only two of nine bills were passed in the past year and urged parliament to rise above partisanship to deliver tangible outcomes for citizens.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila opened the third session of Namibia's eighth parliament, emphasising the theme of enhancing parliament's role for inclusive development and participatory democracy. She stressed the importance of complementarity between the executive, legislature, and judiciary, and called for MPs to recommit to inclusivity, participation, and service to all Namibians.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened the Cabinet for 2026, calling on ministers and public servants to maintain focus on accelerating the National Development Plan 6, strengthening education outcomes, and advancing Vision 2030, while upholding integrity and accountability with four years remaining in the Eighth Administration's mandate.
2 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Government has released N$30 million in outstanding payments to livestock producers through Meatco, according to an announcement by the Office of the Prime Minister on 27 January 2026. The settlement provides relief to producers affected by severe drought and supports Meatco's turnaround plan and efforts to rebuild trust across the red meat value chain.
30 January 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open Parliament's Third Session on 3 February 2026, themed "Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy." Multiple bills are expected to be tabled during the 2026 legislative year, including measures on public enterprises, petroleum exploration, land reform, mental health, and regional councils.
28 January 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conferred a state funeral on the late Mathias Kanana Hishoono, a veteran of the National Liberation Struggle, recognising his contributions to independence, democracy and national development. Hishoono will be buried on 24 January 2026 at the Eenhana Shrine in Ohangwena Region.
22 January 2026 · Informanté →