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.
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New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in Tanzania on a state visit at the invitation of Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan
“Nandi-Ndaitwah is in Tanzania on a state visit at the invitation of Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan.”
Nam, Tanzania target economic freedomThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited historic Kongwa military camp in Tanzania on Sunday
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday visited the historic Kongwa military camp in Tanzania, a site that played a pivotal role in Namibia's liberation struggle.”
NNN revisits liberation struggle roots at Kongwa camp in TanzaniaThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger Namibia–Tanzania economic cooperation
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic CooperationThe Namibian
Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered keynote address at Tanzania–Namibia Business Forum
“Keynote Address by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, at the Tanzania–Namibia Business Forum.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic CooperationThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sealed several key agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation and regional integration
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Tanzanian counterpart, president Samia Hassan, this weekend sealed several key agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation and regional integration.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining dealsThe Namibian
Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed gratitude and congratulated Hassan on her leadership
“Addressing a joint press conference over the weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed gratitude for the warm reception while congratulating Hassan on her leadership.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining dealsInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Namibia and Tanzania to transform political friendship into stronger economic cooperation
“PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibia and Tanzania to transform their long-standing political friendship into stronger economic cooperation, urging businesses in both countries to drive industrialisation, investment and intra-African trade.”
Namibia, Tanzania urged to deepen tradeInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged African businesses to take greater advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area
“Nandi-Ndaitwah also urged African businesses to take greater advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying its success would depend not only on governments but also on the willingness of businesses to trade, invest and cooperate across borders.”
Namibia, Tanzania urged to deepen tradeInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wished the assembly success and congratulated the new leadership
“She conveyed greetings from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who she said wished the assembly success and congratulated the new leadership that will be elected during the four-day gathering.”
Witbooi urges youth to seize opportunities as NYC elects new leadershipThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Friday
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking her second official visit to the country since the controversial re-election of president Samia Hassan.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah in Tanzania for second visit since Hassan re-electionPresident 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →