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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Also known as: NNN · Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi-Ndaiwah · Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaithwah · H.E Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · meme Netumbo · H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa · Nandi-Ndaitwa · President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · HE Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah · President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · President Netumbo Nandi – Ndaitwah · Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency, Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah boxing tournament · President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Meekulu Netumbo · president-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah · president-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi · Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency, President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Netumbo Ndaitwah · H.E. Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi-Ndaitwaj · Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

President of Namibia; leading economic transformation and regional cooperation initiatives with China and South Africa.

2020-08-172026-07-23

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the bereaved families at Nau-Aib and in Veddersdal

    Source

    The murders sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to visit the bereaved families at Nau-Aib and in Veddersdal, accompanied by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, her deputy Dino Ballotti, and several other high-ranking officials.

    Snake allegedly burned on Okahandja murder victim’s grave
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town

    Source

    The Summit was chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by King Mswati III, Botswana President Duma Boko, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane.

    SACU backs industrialisation drive, approves N$5bn regional fund
  4. New Era

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conveyed message of solidarity and sympathy to Venezuela government and people

    Source

    Adolf Kaure President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed a message of solidarity and sympathy to the government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

    NNN, SPYL, AUC extend solidarity messages to Venezuela … death toll expected to rise to 1 000
  5. New Era

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed decision to establish R5 billion SACU Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism

    Source

    The President also welcomed the decision to establish a R5 billion SACU Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism.

    NNN trumpets industrial growth, trade cooperation … as region launch R5 billion fund
  6. Windhoek Observer

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for no business as usual in accelerating development

    Source

    He urged all public institutions to embrace President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's call for "no business as usual" in accelerating development.

    Omusati invests N$120 in agriculture and fisheries
  7. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the government could introduce a law compelling investors to contribute to community development

    Source

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that the government could introduce a law compelling investors to contribute to community development if companies fail to do so voluntarily.

    NNN eyes mandatory community investment
  8. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commended Rössing Uranium Limited for investing N$37.1 million into the Ondangwa Centre

    Source

    Nandi-Ndaitwah commended Rössing Uranium Limited for investing N$37.1 million into the Ondangwa Centre through the Rössing Foundation.

    NNN eyes mandatory community investment
  9. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended Namibia's sympathy to the people and government of Venezuela following earthquakes

    Source

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended Namibia's sympathy to the people and government of Venezuela following earthquakes that have killed hundreds in the South American country.

    Namibia joins world in mourning Venezuela earthquake victims
  10. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised the courage of the Venezuelan people and emergency workers

    Source

    Nandi-Ndaitwah also praised the courage of the Venezuelan people and emergency workers involved in rescue and relief efforts.

    Namibia joins world in mourning Venezuela earthquake victims
  11. Informanté

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conveyed Namibia's condolences and solidarity to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

    Source

    PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed Namibia's condolences and solidarity to the Government and people of Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that caused loss of life, injuries and widespread destruction.

    Nandi-Ndaitwah expresses solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Yesterday

  1. Namibian President pays tribute to late Zambian Vice President

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah signed a book of condolences at the Zambian High Commission in Windhoek on behalf of Namibia, honouring former Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

    13 hours ago · Informanté

  2. China donates 1,000 running shoes to Namibia's Olympic body

    The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai committee has donated 1,000 pairs of running shoes to the Namibia National Olympic Committee as a symbol of growing friendship and to support youth sport cooperation, following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent state visit to China.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian

  3. Africa must move beyond political independence to economic freedom

    Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, speaking after the UN Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, called for Africa to achieve economic liberation so that the continent's resources create jobs and opportunities for its people, particularly youth. He stressed that lasting peace is the foundation for economic growth and that young Africans must lead efforts to transform the continent's economies.

    22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Gobabis launches clean-up ahead of Miss Namibia pageant

    Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia seeks industrial transition through China development model

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's development will be determined not by mineral exports but by how it uses them to transition from a resource-based to an industrial economy, citing President Nandi-Ndaitwah's strategic choice to visit Guangdong and Sichuan as signals of intent to learn from China's industrial and agricultural development experience.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. President visits China, signs nine cooperation agreements

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.

    21 July 2026 · New Era

  4. PM Ngurare highlights reconciliation, youth empowerment from UNAOC Summit

    Prime Minister Ngurare represented President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, emphasizing reconciliation, youth empowerment, and economic cooperation as key outcomes. Ngurare cited examples of religious leaders who overcame past violence to become peace advocates, arguing that African countries must prioritize unity to enable development.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté

  5. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibia-SA shift to manufacturing and value addition

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibia and South Africa to move beyond their traditional trade relationship—where Namibia exports raw materials and South Africa supplies finished goods—by investing in industrialisation, value addition and regional manufacturing to create jobs and drive economic growth. She highlighted investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, and green hydrogen.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

  6. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibia-SA industrialisation over raw material trade

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Namibia and South Africa to move beyond their current trade pattern, where Namibia exports raw materials and imports finished goods, toward greater industrialisation, value addition and regional manufacturing to create jobs and drive economic growth. She highlighted investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, transport and logistics.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

  7. Namibia invites businesses to Turkish trade mission in Windhoek

    The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses and companies with investment-ready projects to participate in an upcoming Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission aimed at strengthening trade and investment links. The mission will bring together local companies and Turkish trade and investment delegates for business-to-business and business-to-government engagements in renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  8. Namibia hosts trade mission with Turkish investors and businesses

    The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses with investment-ready projects to participate in a Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission in Windhoek, coordinated with Turkish trade and investment delegations for B2B and B2G engagements across renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  9. Medicine shortage at Rundu Hospital part of nationwide crisis

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services says a critical shortage of medicines at Rundu State Hospital and clinics is not isolated but a countrywide issue, with patients leaving without medications and those with chronic conditions at particular risk. The ministry says it is addressing the shortage and has committed to providing monthly updates on pharmaceutical stock levels at government Central Medical Stores.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté

Monday 20 July

  1. Namibia-South Africa Orange River border dispute remains unresolved

    Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.

    20 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia, South Africa prioritise implementation of bilateral agreements

    Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the Fourth Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, ordering officials to move from treating agreements as paperwork to delivering tangible projects. The countries agreed to introduce a digital balance scorecard system to track implementation, with defined timelines and accountability measures.

    20 July 2026 · New Era

Sunday 19 July

  1. Hyphen facilitates President's meeting with Chinese partner CC7

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has facilitated a strategic engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her ministerial delegation with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7) in Chengdu, China, to advance international cooperation and collaboration on Namibia's green energy transition.

    19 July 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibia and South Africa sign seven cooperation agreements

    Namibia and South Africa signed seven bilateral agreements during the fourth Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, covering labour, aviation, justice, correctional services, public administration, gender equality and business. The two countries also reaffirmed commitment to cooperation in energy, mining, transport, agriculture, water, public healthcare and regional integration, including acceleration of the Kudu Gas Power Project.

    19 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 18 July

  1. President hands flag to Team Namibia for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially handed over the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at a State House ceremony, marking the country's ninth participation in the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July–August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. She urged athletes to represent the nation with pride, discipline and sportsmanship, and praised the Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association for their preparation efforts.

    18 July 2026 · Informanté

Friday 17 July

  1. Joint expert report on Orange River boundary submitted to summit

    Namibia and South Africa have advanced efforts to resolve their long-standing Orange River boundary dispute, with a joint committee of experts' report submitted to the fourth session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the report as an important milestone on a matter unresolved for more than three decades.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Ramaphosa urges Namibia, SA to add value to raw materials

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Namibia and South Africa to move beyond exporting raw materials, saying the two countries must stop "exporting opportunities while importing prosperity" and instead build regional value chains through beneficiation and industrialisation to create employment.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Namibia, South Africa commit to deeper economic cooperation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, where the two countries committed to strengthening economic cooperation, expanding trade and investment, and advancing joint development initiatives in areas including energy security and infrastructure development.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

  4. Venaani calls on president to address Orange River border dispute

    PDM leader McHenry Venaani has urged President Nandi-Ndaitwah to use her visit to South Africa to push for resolution of the long-standing Orange River boundary dispute with South Africa. Venaani says the dispute has remained unresolved since independence and requires urgent political attention, and that he has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the matter to be debated.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  5. Orange River boundary dispute persists despite Namibia-SA talks

    The long-standing Orange River boundary dispute between Namibia and South Africa remains unresolved despite renewed commitments and bilateral engagement. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed hope the issue will be resolved urgently to provide legal certainty for future generations at the closing of the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

  6. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges deeper Namibia-South Africa cooperation on energy, trade

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for deeper economic cooperation between Namibia and South Africa in energy, trade and regional development while opening the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission Summit in Pretoria, and urged resolution of the long-standing Orange River boundary issue.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 16 July

  1. South Africa reports N$19.5 billion Namibia investment since 2023

    South African companies invested approximately US$1.2 billion (about N$19.5 billion) in Namibia between 2023 and 2025, creating around 4,900 jobs, according to the South African Presidency ahead of a Bi-National Commission summit between the two countries.

    16 July 2026 · Informanté

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to South Africa for bilateral summit

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Pretoria to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) Summit with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday, concluding a week of bilateral engagements between the two governments.

    16 July 2026 · Informanté

  3. Namibia, South Africa meet to deepen 150 bilateral agreements

    Presidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ramaphosa are set to meet in Pretoria to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, with directives expected to strengthen trade, investment, border management, infrastructure and energy cooperation between the two countries. Several new agreements and memoranda of understanding are also expected to be signed.

    16 July 2026 · New Era

  4. President appoints Hoëbes as High Commissioner to Malaysia

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Christine ||Hoëbes as Namibia's new High Commissioner to Malaysia, directing her to pursue economic diplomacy focused on technology transfer, investment, and new markets for Namibian products, leveraging Malaysia's digital innovation strength.

    16 July 2026 · New Era

  5. Team Namibia receives flag for Commonwealth Games

    Namibia's Commonwealth Games team received the national flag from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at an official ceremony ahead of the Games scheduled for 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland. NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa praised the athletes' commitment and thanked the government's support for sport, while Chef de Mission Joseph Amakali emphasised the team's focus on discipline, professionalism, and representing the nation with integrity.

    16 July 2026 · New Era

  6. Rescue teams appeal for closure in teen drowning case

    Namibian Marshall Rangers Emergency Rescue Services have appealed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in concluding a search and recovery operation for a 15-year-old boy, Erwin Bezuidenhoudt, who drowned in the Atlantic Ocean in Swakopmund on July 2, 2026. The recovery effort has been hampered by legal and technical obstacles involving private entities, despite multi-agency collaboration including the Police, Navy, and Municipality.

    16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  7. President sends off Team Namibia to 2026 Commonwealth Games

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at State House, calling on the athletes to represent the country with pride, integrity and excellence at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. This marks Namibia's eighth appearance at the games.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian

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