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
President of Namibia who has toured irrigation and green scheme projects and urged business engagement with African free trade initiatives.
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The Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah vows to continue protecting press freedom
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Namibia's media for contributing to national development, saying the government will continue to defend press freedom.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah vows to continue protecting press freedomNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscored the urgency of proper training while officiating at Unam graduation ceremony
“While officiating at Wednesday's Unam graduation ceremony, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscored the urgency of proper training.”
A nation cannot preach renewal while practising stagnationNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged universities to align academic, research and community engagement to spur sustainable economic growth
“She also urged universities to align academic, research and community engagement to spur sustainable economic growth, diversification and youth empowerment.”
A nation cannot preach renewal while practising stagnationInformanté
Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah engaged with stakeholders in the fisheries sector in Walvis Bay, emphasising that resource management efforts should go beyond regulation to ensure sustainable use of natural resources
“As you are aware, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah engaged with stakeholders in the fisheries sector in Walvis Bay last week, during which she emphasised that our resource management efforts should go beyond regulation to ensuring that the natural resources of our country are utilised sustainably for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future generations.”
Zaamwani advocates for responsible fishing practicesInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for continuous skills development and knowledge-based workforce
“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for continuous skills development and a shift towards a knowledge-based workforce to boost productivity and economic growth, as she addressed the 2026 Workers' Day commemoration in Opuwo.”
President calls for skills development and worker empowerment at May Day commemorationInformanté
President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed historical ties between SWAPO and the labour movement
“She reaffirmed the historical ties between SWAPO and the labour movement, noting that 1 May was declared a public holiday after independence in recognition of workers' contributions.”
President calls for skills development and worker empowerment at May Day commemorationInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the private sector to partner with government on National Internship and Apprenticeship Programmes
“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the private sector to partner with the government to ensure that the National Internship and Apprenticeship Programmes provide graduates with the practical skills that the market demands.”
President calls for private sector collaboration on internship and apprenticeship programmesNew Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on government institutions and private sector to convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on government institutions and the private sector to urgently convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities.”
President calls for internship reform …over 4 000 graduate from UnamNew Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that Namibia's growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience
“She warned that Namibia's growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience.”
President calls for internship reform …over 4 000 graduate from UnamNew Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the invitation to attend the May Day event
“Speaking during the meeting at State House earlier this month, Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the invitation to attend the May Day event, stressing the importance of collective organisation.”
May Day takes tripartite turn … Govt, unions and employers join forces for Opuwo eventPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
The president's son, Nande Ndaitwah, is rejecting accusations by IPC president Panduleni Itula that a N$612-million solar power plant deal with Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter benefited from family connections. Itula alleged the deal involved Farm Massaus, owned by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, but Ndaitwah told The Namibian that the solar plant is not going on the farm and that the location is clear from environmental clearance documentation.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday described the newly opened Goreangab Mall in Katutura as a symbol of economic transformation and confidence, noting it created about 300 construction jobs and is expected to sustain nearly 400 permanent jobs while offering over 40 stores providing banking, pharmacies, and restaurants.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened the Goreangab Mall in Katutura, Windhoek, describing it as a symbol of efforts to reverse apartheid spatial planning inequality and bring investment and opportunities to previously excluded areas. The mall is expected to generate nearly 400 jobs and expose young people to wider economic opportunities.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian business leaders to familiarise themselves with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to expand trade beyond Namibia's borders. The Invest in Africa Trade Expo and Business Summit, held in Swakopmund from 28 to 30 May, brought together over 200 policymakers, investors, and enterprise delegates to promote intra-African trade and unlock AfCFTA opportunities, amid concerns that Africa currently conducts only 16% of its trade within itself.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
DJ Sbu and Sheldon Tatchell, South African entrepreneurs, will be guest speakers at the 2026 Business Summit Namibia in Windhoek on 25 July. The summit, one of Namibia's leading entrepreneurship and networking platforms, is expected to attract approximately 1,000 attendees.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC president Panduleni Itula has raised questions about a proposed N$612 million solar power project linked to the Tsumeb smelter, alleging involvement of companies associated with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons and calling for full public disclosure of the project's documentation. Itula stated the issue is not whether the President's family may legally participate in business ventures, but whether sufficient transparency exists when politically connected individuals are linked to projects involving public institutions.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for greater financial inclusion, improved financial literacy and broader access to investment opportunities as key to developing Namibia's financial sector, remarks made during Namibia Asset Management's 30th-anniversary celebration.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended congratulations to former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, reaffirming Namibia's longstanding friendship and solidarity with Cuba, and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured irrigation projects in Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omusati regions as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, food security and employment. At Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in Kavango East, she noted the project is expected to produce about 4,754 tonnes of maize from 574 hectares this season.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Youth Service has operated with only four board members for more than a year, below the statutory minimum of seven prescribed by the NYS Act 6 of 2005. A governance expert warned the arrangement creates compliance concerns and heightens governance risks, with sources fearing resolutions passed under the current arrangement could be deemed void.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with expanded irrigation, active harvesting, and crop diversification at green scheme projects in Kavango East and West regions.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed her follow-up visits to Government-supported Green Schemes with an inspection of the Ndonga Linena scheme in Kavango East, where she was briefed on projected maize output of about 4,754 tonnes from 574 hectares, ongoing winter crop production, and operational challenges including high transportation costs and market access issues.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena green schemes in Kavango East and noted improved agricultural production, increased crop yields, and strengthened operational performance. Farm managers reported successful sunflower harvests and strong maize production expectations, though aging farming equipment remains a constraint.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised the Green Scheme in Mukwe Constituency for significant progress in output. The scheme has successfully harvested sunflower and expects a strong maize harvest, though management cited concerns over ageing and insufficient farming equipment limiting full production potential.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed satisfaction with progress at the Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East Region after the project reached full utilisation of its agricultural land for the first time. The President reaffirmed that Green Scheme projects will remain a Government priority with regular oversight to ensure sustained agricultural growth.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Assembly has resumed with focus on several key legislative items, including the long-awaited land bill, the petroleum bill, the public enterprises governance amendment bill, and the mental health bill. A political analyst says the land bill should receive highest priority due to its implications for livelihoods, investment, housing, agriculture and social equity.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East and applauded its achievement of fully utilising all 311 hectares for the first time, with maize planted on every centre pivot and an expected harvest of 1,900–2,000 tonnes despite electricity outages and storm damage.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Kavango West Region to assess agricultural productivity and operational progress as part of her national familiarisation tour of Namibia's green schemes.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Shali Shindume as her Economic Advisor, effective 1 June 2026, under the Special Advisors and Regional Governors Appointment Act.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026/27 national budget has been signed into law by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and gazetted, allowing government ministries and agencies to access approved funding. The N$104 billion budget provides N$81.3 billion for operational expenditure, N$6.5 billion for development projects and N$16.2 billion for interest payments, with a projected N$15 billion financing gap to be covered through borrowing.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Shali Shindume as her economic advisor, effective June 1. The appointment was announced by the Presidency on Monday in accordance with the Namibian Constitution and the Special Advisors and Regional Governors Appointment Act of 1990.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Shali Shindume as her economic advisor, effective 1 June 2026, to provide guidance on economic matters supporting government priorities and national development objectives.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured agricultural and social projects in Ohangwena region, visiting the government-supported Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme where mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum are ready for harvesting, and the San Communities Development Centre. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to food security, youth employment and community development.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has directed all fuel companies in Namibia to source petrol and diesel exclusively from Vitol between July and September 2026, citing emergency arrangements and the supplier's willingness to waive financial guarantees. Industry sources report that Vitol fuel is often more expensive than competitors', and the appointment has drawn scrutiny over procurement transparency and Vitol's history of allegations regarding substandard fuel supply.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah argues that the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration is creating divisions rather than promoting unity and collective healing as intended. He says the government's approach, selection of speakers, and messages delivered are contributing more to division than unity, and warns that regional activities and speeches reflected limited knowledge of the genocide.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme in Ohangwena Region to assess progress on government-supported agricultural projects. The scheme has completed infrastructure including perimeter fencing, borehole drilling and irrigation systems, and has cultivated mahangu, maize, cowpeas and sorghum ready for harvest.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside the NIPDB and NTF, is participating in the 3rd Invest in Africa 2026 Trade Expo in Swakopmund (28–30 May) to advance continental economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The summit aims to develop practical approaches to the AfCFTA framework while promoting trade, investment, and industrial growth across the continent, with Minister Ashipala-Musavyi highlighting that intra-African trade currently stands at about 16% and calling for deeper regional integration.
31 May 2026 · Informanté →
The San Chiefs Council and Damara King's Council are demanding formal inclusion in Namibia's ongoing genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, citing historical atrocities including extermination campaigns, displacement and forced labour affecting their communities. The councils are calling for seats at the negotiating table alongside Ovaherero and Nama representatives, and for reparations and restitution including compensation for ancestral lands and cultural losses to directly benefit affected descendant communities.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, Namibia's only local pharmaceutical manufacturer, amid ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals and clinics. The visit signals recognition that Namibia should pursue local solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity rather than relying heavily on foreign sourcing.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →