Also known as: NA · Secretary to the National Assembly · eighth National Assembly · Netball Africa
Namibia's legislative body, where government budgets are presented, political issues are debated, and state addresses are delivered.
The Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 2,259 suspects for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, according to minister Lucia Iipumbu's budget motivation speech, which also detailed operations against trafficking, illegal immigration, and anti-poaching efforts across the country.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 2,259 suspects for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, according to minister Lucia Iipumbu's budget motivation speech, which also detailed operations against trafficking, illegal immigration, and anti-poaching efforts across the country.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah says a joint declaration with Germany on the 1904–1908 genocide could be concluded by year-end, and announced fully subsidised tertiary education for eligible undergraduates backed by N$663 million, plus direct presidential oversight of the oil unit to prevent resource mismanagement.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a State of the Nation Address highlighting Namibia's economic resilience despite global shocks, progress in oil and gas policy with Norwegian technical support, and achievements across sectors including mining (N$64.7 billion in exports), agriculture (N$2 billion in agricultural products), tourism, energy, and education, with GDP growth projected to rise from 1.7% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 state of the nation address on 8 April, outlining government progress on economic growth, human development, environmental sustainability, and governance. The address highlighted achievements including GDP growth projection of 3.1%, 130,000 new jobs registered, major investments in mining and renewable energy, and sectoral initiatives in agriculture, education, health, housing, and sports aligned with the sixth national development plan and Vision 2030.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that Namibia and Germany are nearing the end of negotiations over the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, with a joint declaration expected to be tabled in parliament and the matter concluded before the end of 2026. The previous German offer of €1.1 billion over 30 years as development aid had been rejected by parliament and affected communities in 2021, who demanded direct reparations and greater involvement in talks.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
MPs challenged whether Namibian diplomats overseas claiming car allowances while receiving government vehicles constitute "double-dipping," and questioned the N$113 million spent annually on renting properties for foreign missions. The Trade and International Relations minister defended the practices, stating double-dipping has been addressed, and noted that the government is gradually acquiring properties while focusing on opening additional missions in strategic locations.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The government has allocated N$512 million to the Office of the Judiciary for the 2026/2027 financial year, with N$497 million for operations and N$15 million for development projects including construction of magistrates' courts in Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. The allocation reflects the government's commitment to strengthening the justice system and expanding court capacity in underserved areas.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua, who died in a road accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara when his vehicle overturned after a tyre burst. Uerikua's 14-year-old son also died in the accident; the president described him as an active comrade whose loss is felt by the nation and said parliament and his family are establishing a committee to preserve his legacy.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A National Assembly member has penned a tribute to fellow lawmaker James Unomasa Uerikua following his sudden death. The piece describes Uerikua as an articulate and intellectually fearless parliamentarian whose sharp political contributions enriched legislative debate, and notes that his son died alongside him.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo parliamentarian and former Otjozondhupa governor James Uerikua died aged 43 in a car accident on Friday, along with one of his sons. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described him as a "young and promising leader" whose loss comes at a time when the country needs clarity and commitment on complex challenges.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →