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 Nandi Ndaitwah
President of Namibia addressing bilateral trade with Angola, land governance, and succession disputes among traditional leaders.
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The Namibian
Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with whoever succeeds outgoing secretary general António Guterres
“Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with whoever succeeds outgoing secretary general António Guterres.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah wants woman as UN chiefWindhoek Observer
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for a woman to be elected as UN Secretary-General for the first time
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as Secretary-General of the United Nations for the first time in the organisation's history, placing gender equality and women's leadership at the centre of her address to the 81st UN General Assembly.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman UN Secretary-GeneralWindhoek Observer
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Namibia will host the headquarters of the Global Water Partnership
“Nandi-Ndaitwah further announced that Namibia will host the headquarters of the Global Water Partnership, describing the development as a significant opportunity for the country and a first for the Global South.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman UN Secretary-GeneralNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in New York attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.”
Photo PageNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia would use coal if it found commercially viable deposits
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia would use coal if it found commercially viable deposits, putting fresh attention on a resource the country already – about 350 milli...”
President open to coal, Aranos deposits in spotlightInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will convene Global Leaders Event on margins of UN General Assembly on 21 September
“On 21 September, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will convene a Global Leaders Event with Senegal, the African Union Commission, the High-Level Panel and international partners.”
Namibia seeks to close gap between water projects and financingInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed ongoing negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have discussed the ongoing negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with Namibia highlighting Africa's priorities on equitable access to vaccines, stronger regional response capacity and preparedness for future health emergencies.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah, Sánchez discuss WHO Pandemic AgreementInformanté
Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted Namibia's role in the African Group negotiations, including the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Social Services
“Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted Namibia's role in the African Group negotiations, including the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Social Services in key areas of the negotiating process.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah, Sánchez discuss WHO Pandemic AgreementInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah backed strategic partnership between NNN, Queens of Continent, and NBA Foundations for youth sport development
“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has backed a new strategic partnership between the NNN Foundation, the Queens of the Continent Foundation and the NBA Foundation aimed at using sport to create greater opportunities for young people across Namibia and Africa.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah backs sport partnership for youthInformanté
President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted values sport instills including discipline, teamwork, confidence and purpose
“Reflecting on her own experience as a former netball and squash player, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the values sport can instil beyond the playing field, including discipline, teamwork, confidence and a sense of purpose.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah backs sport partnership for youthThe Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Angolan president João Lourenço has invited Namibia to take an equity stake in the Lobito oil refinery, which is under construction and intended to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Namibian presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo cautioned that the invitation does not constitute a formal proposal and that any investment would require careful consideration of feasibility and national interests.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Opposition parties have accused the government of advancing the petroleum bill to committee stage without adequately addressing concerns raised during debate, warning that the move reflects a disregard for parliamentary scrutiny and democratic principles.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
An opinion piece in the Windhoek Observer criticizes Swapo's internal disputes over leadership positions in Grootfontein, saying the party is trapped in "procedural paralysis" while the town lacks effective governance, citing competing directives from party officials and overdue district conference deadlines.
16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Education minister Sanet Steenkamp told parliament that under the government's proposed subsidised tertiary education funding model for private institutions, the government would pay a predetermined amount towards course costs while parents would cover the difference. The minister said the government is proposing the arrangement to the treasury, President, and Cabinet, but did not confirm final approval.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
United States ambassador to Namibia John Giordano met government officials, corporate executives and investors in multiple cities to attract private investment in Namibia's energy, mining and infrastructure opportunities.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly has approved the petroleum (exploration and production) amendment bill with 50 votes, backed by Swapo and the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, while opposition parties walked out in protest. The bill will proceed to committee stage for clause scrutiny before a third reading and presidential assent.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says traditional leadership succession disputes are draining state resources and weakening communities, urging traditional leaders to resolve conflicts through customary law rather than civil courts. She also warned against corruption, land grabbing, and unauthorised sale of communal land.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia and Angola to convert their political ties into concrete business deals through joint investments, manufacturing, and expanded trade. She identified agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy as key sectors for cooperation and urged both countries to reduce reliance on exporting raw materials while developing local industries.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
China's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the Angola-Namibia Business Forum in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged businesses from both countries to invest jointly in industries and process natural resources locally rather than exporting unprocessed commodities, citing complementary economic strengths in agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy.
21 October 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned traditional leaders that selling communal land as personal property could result in criminal cases, calling on them to end corruption and illegal land allocations that deny disadvantaged communities access to land. She stated that traditional authorities do not own communal land unless they have purchased it through proper channels as individuals.
21 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Payment fraud cost Namibians N$73.9 million in 2025, a N$19 million increase from 2024, with vishing and phishing schemes impersonating legitimate institutions as the main contributing factor. As the financial sector aims to bring more first-time investors into the market, consumer protection and financial literacy are highlighted as essential safeguards against fraud.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission session in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for reducing administrative delays, transport constraints, and other barriers to trade between the two countries. She emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among border authorities and implementation of the more than 60 bilateral agreements already signed, to improve people's lives rather than just accumulate agreements.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Angola have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through an inaugural Bi-National Commission, with Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi proposing a digital scorecard to monitor implementation of agreed commitments. The move aims to reverse declining trade between the two countries by leveraging their geographical proximity and people-to-people relations.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Luanda on Sunday for a three-day state visit from 18 to 20 October aimed at promoting trade and investment.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has personally funded two prefabricated houses worth N$400,000 (N$200,000 each) for two women in Windhoek. The initiative was intended to test the feasibility of prefabricated construction and demonstrate how innovative building technologies could help address Namibia's estimated housing deficit of 500,000 units.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the full implementation of more than 60 bilateral agreements signed between Namibia and Angola, emphasizing that their value should be measured by tangible benefits delivered to citizens rather than the number of agreements signed.
19 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Penehupifo Pohamba, former First Lady and a nurse and midwife who championed women's empowerment and rural clinic access during her decade in State House, died on Saturday night at age 78 at the Windhoek hospital bearing her name.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek Observer argues that Swapo's internal leadership contest ahead of the 2027 Congress deserves national attention because the party's decisions shape government policy and national direction, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah positioned to run unopposed while several candidates emerge for other top positions.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The race for Swapo's top four leadership positions is gaining momentum with behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and competing candidacies, including MP Austin Samupwa campaigning for deputy secretary general, while party leadership is allegedly considering former Kavango regional governor Sebastian Karupu for the position.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba died on 17 October 2026 at age 78, leaving a legacy of public service, women's empowerment, and advocacy for maternal and child healthcare. Pohamba served as Namibia's second First Lady from 2005 to 2015 during her husband Hifikepunye Pohamba's presidency.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece welcomes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's commitment to deliver 50 000 houses by 2030 and her testing of low-cost housing prototypes, but argues that government alone cannot solve the national housing deficit of about 500 000 units and must prioritise private sector and citizen participation.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region have questioned what they describe as unequal government response to foot-and-mouth disease, saying their longstanding concerns about the disease and difficulties selling cattle have yet to be adequately addressed, and contrasting their experience with the nationwide restrictions that followed an outbreak in the //Kharas region.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that it would be "so unfortunate" if her administration fails to deliver 50,000 houses by 2030, the stated target beginning in 2025. She personally financed two N$200,000 homes built by Namibian-owned Yambuka Housing to test whether prefabricated construction can accelerate Namibia's response to its estimated 500,000-unit housing deficit.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →