Also known as: former Speaker of the National Assembly · Peter Hitjevi Katjavivi · former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi · Professor Peter Katjavivi
Peter Katjavivi — former National Assembly speaker, chairs the board of the Hage Geingob Presidential Centre.
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Peter Katjavivi is father of PhD graduate Perivi John Katjavivi
“Katjavivi, son of Professor Peter Katjavivi, used innovative acoustic, virtual and cinematic storytelling to share the history of the 1904–1908 genocide with the world.”
Congratulations…New Era
Peter Hitjevi Katjavivi presided over the National Assembly from 2015–2025
“Among them are founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Penaani Tjitendero (1990–2005), one of Namibia's foremost diplomats, Theo-Ben Gurirab (2005–2015), and Peter Hitjevi Katjavivi (2015–2025), the men who have presided over the august House.”
Parliament comes of age …Namibia’s legislative footprintThe Namibian
Then National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi said the impact was visible across the entire SADC region since commissioning
“During a visit to the bridge with a delegation of parliamentarians last year, then National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi said, since its commissioning, the impact was visible across the entire SADC region.”
SADC bridge eases cargo movementNew Era
Peter Katjavivi is chairperson of the Hage Geingob Presidential Centre
“This follows confirmation that Geingob's private residence will be transformed into a national heritage and research centre before the end of the year. The announcement followed a meeting at State House in Windhoek yesterday between the President and former National Assembly speaker and chairperson of the centre Peter Katjavivi, who briefed her on the progress made so far.”
Casa Rosalia: Private residence to national heritageNew Era
Peter Katjavivi briefed the President on progress made on the Hage Geingob Presidential Centre
“The announcement followed a meeting at State House in Windhoek yesterday between the President and former National Assembly speaker and chairperson of the centre Peter Katjavivi, who briefed her on the progress made so far.”
Casa Rosalia: Private residence to national heritageInformanté
Peter Katjaviji attended the NCHE 20th anniversary and headquarters inauguration event
“The event was attended by former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi, former health minister Kalumbi Shangula, leaders from public and private higher education institutions, representatives of public enterprises, regulatory and professional bodies, current and former NCHE members, and members of the Ngavirue family.”
NCHE turns 20, inaugurates new headquartersNew Era
Former National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi continue their role in safeguarding constitutionalism
“He also commended surviving founders such as former National Assembly speaker, Peter Katjavivi, for their continued role in safeguarding constitutionalism.”
Constitution: A testament of collective resolve … moral erosion threatens democracyNew Era
Peter Katjavivi introduced the Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre
“He introduced the Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre, a new institution that will preserve Geingob's legacy, coordinate commemorations and serve as a resource for understanding his contributions to Namibia and the world, which will stand at Casa Rosalia in Windhoek, offering public access to archival materials and historical records.”
Nujoma, Geingob legacies in focusNew Era
Peter Katjavivi, former speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia appreciated the unfolding of the remembrance tribute ceremony
“Peter Katjavivi, former speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, appreciated the unfolding of the remembrance tribute ceremony.”
Nujoma, Geingob legacies celebratedThe Namibian
Hage Geingob Presidential Centre chairperson Peter Katjavivi urged Namibians to pick up where the two former presidents left off
“Hage Geingob Presidential Centre chairperson Peter Katjavivi urged Namibians to pick up where the two former presidents left off.”
Nujoma and Geingob remembered as Namibia’s foundational leadersPerivi John Katjavivi has completed a PhD at the University of the Western Cape on the Namibian Genocide, using innovative acoustic, virtual and cinematic storytelling to document the 1904–1908 genocide.
12 April 2026 · New Era →
Perivi John Katjavivi has completed a PhD at the University of the Western Cape on the Namibian Genocide, using innovative acoustic, virtual and cinematic storytelling to document the 1904–1908 genocide.
12 April 2026 · New Era →
Since independence in 1990, Namibia's Parliament has evolved into a democratically elected body and now has its first female speaker, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, elected in March 2025. However, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah notes that despite its progressive constitutional framework, Parliament has struggled with weak oversight of the executive due to single-party dominance and the executive being drawn directly from Parliament, resulting in limited depth in legislative debate.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The US$259 million Kazungula Bridge, completed in 2021 with Japanese support, has dramatically reduced crossing times between Botswana and Zambia by replacing a slow ferry with a fast road-and-rail link, easing cargo movement along the North-South Corridor trade route and boosting efficiency across the SADC region.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has endorsed the establishment of the Hage Geingob Presidential Centre at the late president's private residence, to be transformed into a national archive and exhibition space showcasing his life and leadership by year's end. The centre's board, chaired by former National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi, will gather documents, photographs, speeches and artefacts for citizens, researchers and visitors.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
The National Council for Higher Education celebrated its 20th anniversary and inaugurated its new headquarters, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi calling for a higher education system that is globally competitive, locally relevant and socially just. The building was named in honour of the late Zedekia Josef Ngavirue, the Council's founding chairperson.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
As Namibia marked Constitution Day on 9 February, leaders praised the Constitution as a progressive democratic foundation, but legal scholar Shepherd Nyambe warned that rising violence, poverty and inequality threaten its ideals and called for moral renewal alongside economic justice and constitutional education.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Politicians, executives and community members gathered at Heroes' Acre to lay wreaths and reflect on the contributions of Founding President Sam Nujoma and former president Hage Geingob, both lost in February in consecutive years. Speakers emphasised their roles in Namibia's independence struggle and post-independence development, calling for renewed national unity and recommitment to their ideals of justice, reconciliation and inclusive governance.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
The nation gathered at Heroes Acre in Windhoek for a candlelight event honouring the lives and legacies of Founding President Sam Nujoma and late President Hage Geingob, who died in February 2024 and February 2025 respectively. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and family members urged the youth to carry forward the leaders' work on economic emancipation and nation-building.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
At a remembrance ceremony at Heroes' Acre, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other leaders praised late founding president Sam Nujoma and third president Hage Geingob for steering the nation's vision and laying a foundation for unity and progress. Speakers urged Namibians to uphold their legacies of reconciliation, equity, and global advocacy.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Landless People's Movement confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to a letter from party leader Bernadus Clinton Swartbooi sent during last year's election claiming minority groups faced discrimination and pressure in Namibia. Meanwhile, several parliamentarians reacted positively to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent address, though some cautioned that scrutiny of pending bills—particularly the Petroleum Amendment Bill—is essential before passage.
6 February 2026 · New Era →