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State House

2022-08-212026-09-06
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  1. May 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    … First came reports of an alleged breach at State House involving an intruder said to have entered the private residence of the head of state. …

    Silence at the top breeds mistrust at the bottom

  3. The Namibian

    A letter from president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo cites the State House naked man incident as the reason for his removal. …

    Shikongo removal letter cites State House breach

  4. The Namibian

    The family of Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek on Thursday last week, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident. …

    Naked State House intruder’s family demands answers

  5. The Namibian

    The police say closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage linked to an incident in which Giano Seibeb (29) was discovered naked on a private floor at State House last Thursday will not be released while investigations are ongoing. …

    State House CCTV footage withheld as investigation continues

  6. Windhoek Observer

    … The Windhoek Observer understands that the 12-month suspension followed a security breach at State House last Thursday, where a naked man allegedly bypassed security and entered the premises. …

    Venaani defends President’s right to hire and fire

  7. Windhoek Observer

    …as naked State House intruder’s family demands proof Justicia Shipena The Namibian Police (Nampol) is mum on whether inspector general Joseph Shikongo’s reported suspension comes with full benefits. …

    Nampol tight lipped on Shikongo’s suspension benefits

  8. President removes police inspector general Shikongo

    1. Informanté

      Staff Reporter KATHARINA Seibes (49), the mother of Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing and breaking into the Presidential residence at State House, said her son has escaped from mental health facilities she had admitted him to on about four occasions. …

      Mother of State House intruder says son escaped mental health facility multiple times

    2. The Namibian

      A man alleged to have been found naked in a residence on the State House premises in Windhoek last Thursday is set to undergo a period of psychiatric observation to determine if he can understand court proceedings. …

      Mental observation ordered for State House intruder

    3. Windhoek Observer

      Patience Makwele The case of the naked State House intruder with a mental health condition does not automatically remove criminal responsibility, says legal expert advocate Paulus Nambili. …

      State House intruder case hinges on mental fitness

    4. The Namibian

      … Shikongo’s dismissal came four days after a security breach at State House in Windhoek, where a naked man made it to the president’s private floor on Thursday last week. …

      President removes Shikongo as police chief
Business

President urges caution on foreign debt, domestic capital mobilization

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia must be cautious about taking on international debt and should instead prioritize mobilizing capital within the country to finance development. During a meeting with Capricorn Group, the financial services company outlined its loan and advances portfolio exceeding N$40 billion and its commitment to invest in sectors including oil and gas and SMEs.

4 September 2026 · New Era →

Friday 4 September

  1. President urges caution on foreign debt, domestic capital mobilization

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia must be cautious about taking on international debt and should instead prioritize mobilizing capital within the country to finance development. During a meeting with Capricorn Group, the financial services company outlined its loan and advances portfolio exceeding N$40 billion and its commitment to invest in sectors including oil and gas and SMEs.

    4 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Former ambassador questions president's Auasblick land application

    Former ambassador Pius Dunaiski has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to explain her attempt to acquire six municipal properties totalling about 1.8 hectares at Auasblick in her private capacity, saying transparency is needed to protect public confidence and clarify the intended use of the land.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Windhoek withdraws president's private Auasblick land application

    The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Opinion: Presidential land allocation amid housing shortage

    The Namibian criticizes the allocation of 1.8 hectares of prime Windhoek land for State House expansion while 300,000 families nationwide wait for serviced land and the majority of the workforce earns less than N$5,000 monthly in a housing market where average homes cost over N$1.4 million.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Windhoek councillors demand clarity on President's land application

    City of Windhoek councillors have questioned why President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private application to acquire municipal land in Auasblick is being treated differently from other applications, demanding legal clarification on whether such matters should be discussed publicly or in camera.

    28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah applies to buy Windhoek land

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Security Commission recommends on suspended police chief Shikongo

    The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.

    23 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. WHO director praises Namibia's health reform efforts

    World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and praised her efforts reforming Namibia's health sector and improving patient care, particularly her unannounced hospital visits to assess actual conditions.

    21 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 20 August

  1. President hosts Africa CDC and WHO leaders at State House

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held separate meetings with the heads of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization at State House, focusing on Namibia's health priorities and regional cooperation. The discussions centred on the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting being hosted in Namibia, with emphasis on African countries working together to address challenges and advance sustainable development.

    20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Namibia's consul denies million-dollar Dangote facilitation fee

    Namibia's Honorary Consul in Nigeria, Justin Chuma Anosike, has denied allegations that he charged Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote US$1 million for arranging a meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The denial comes amid separate allegations that confidential Cabinet minutes and strategic documents were leaked to Anosike and passed to a Dangote Group executive, which NPC director-general Kaire Mbuende also rejects.

    19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Lawyer delays response to mental evaluation report on accused

    Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht says he needs time to consider a psychiatric evaluation report on his client, Giano Seibeb (29), who was arrested at State House in Windhoek on 30 April after allegedly being found naked on the premises. Seibeb's case has been postponed to 4 September.

    13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 8 August

  1. President meets Ovambanderu leaders on community development

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with a delegation from the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority to discuss welfare of repatriated community members, access to basic services, and development priorities. The Ombara expressed appreciation for the Government's assistance to Ovambanderu returnees from Botswana, who have received identity documents and social grants, though concerns were raised about their temporary living conditions.

    8 August 2026 · Informanté →

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 →

Thursday 16 July

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Christine //Hoëbes appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.

    15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Hoebes commissioned to strengthen Namibia-Malaysia economic ties

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Christine ||Hoebes as Namibia's high commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasking her with advancing economic diplomacy, attracting investment, and expanding market access for Namibian products. The president emphasised opportunities in renewable energy, oil and gas services, logistics, and digital transformation, noting Malaysia as a key trading partner in Asia.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. ECN appointments debate raises transparency concerns

    An editorial in the Windhoek Observer argues that the Electoral Commission of Namibia must maintain public confidence through transparency and openness, noting that a parliamentary debate over the appointment of ECN commissioners—in which opposition parties alleged MPs were denied access to nomination documentation—highlights the importance of institutions being seen as independent, not merely being independent in fact.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Namibia renews call for UN-led Western Sahara peace

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has renewed Namibia's call for the United Nations to lead efforts in resolving the decades-long Western Sahara dispute, stating that dialogue rather than confrontation offers the only path to lasting peace. Drawing on Namibia's own liberation history, she said cross-border disputes should be addressed through multilateral mechanisms and UN coordination.

    30 June 2026 · New Era →

Monday 29 June

  1. Defence minister declines details on Okongo military base

    Defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi declined on Thursday to provide details about a military base being developed at Okongo in the Ohangwena region, near president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's homestead. The Namibian understands the base is situated on a site previously used by South African forces and has remained largely inactive for years.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

  1. State House intruder declared mentally unfit for trial

    Giano Seibeb, a 29-year-old Windhoek resident who breached State House security in April when found naked in a presidential guest house, has been assessed as mentally unfit to stand trial. A psychiatrist diagnosed him with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, concluding he was incapable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his actions at the time of the alleged offences.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. State House intruder found unfit to stand trial

    Giano Seibeb, arrested for intruding into the presidential residence on 30 April 2026, has been found unfit to stand trial. The court postponed the matter to 24 July 2026 to secure legal representation for Seibeb, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and ordered his transfer to Gobabis Correctional Facility due to Windhoek's lack of capacity to accommodate his mental health needs.

    25 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 15 June

  1. Germany willing to apologise for colonial genocide, ambassador says

    Outgoing German Ambassador Thorsten Hütter expressed optimism that Namibia and Germany will conclude a long-awaited Joint Declaration addressing Germany's colonial-era genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people (1904–1908) by the end of 2026. Hütter said Germany is willing to apologise and that discussions with affected communities showed many Namibians want both recognition of the past and a stronger future partnership.

    15 June 2026 · New Era →

Monday 18 May

  1. President avoids State House after break-in incident

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not slept in her private residential wing at State House since a naked mental health patient broke into the premises nearly three weeks ago; she is staying at her private home in Hochland Park. The incident led to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about security, as CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off at the time.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Mental health crisis demands urgent action beyond legislation

    The Namibian editorial argues that Namibia's mental health system is in crisis, citing a security breach at State House, a fatal police shooting of a man with mental illness, and nurse safety fears as symptoms of deeper problems. While a new mental health bill promises modernisation and human rights alignment, the editorial warns that laws alone cannot treat patients and calls for immediate systemic action alongside legislative reform.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Swapo-linked fishing firm faces US$3m dispute with DRC entity

    Hodago Fishing, a joint venture partly linked to Swapo, faces a US$3 million legal dispute after allegedly breaching a horse mackerel quota agreement with a Democratic Republic of Congo entity. The DRC-linked party claims the company failed to meet agreed delivery volumes and has demanded either the release of 500 tonnes of fish or repayment of US$1.4 million.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Windhoek mental health facility admits systemic security failures

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services acknowledged systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, citing inadequate infrastructure and human resource deficits that contributed to poor supervision. The admission followed a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting incident.

    14 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Cabinet cuts Monica Geingos' post-office benefits and allocations

    The Cabinet has reduced the benefits of former first lady Monica Geingos, limiting her to three household staff members and two state-sponsored vehicles effective 1 June, down from her current seven employees. The new policy applies to former first ladies whose husbands die before them, but does not affect founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. First family graduate overcomes poverty and grief at Nust

    Alexander Mungendje, a public management student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, has become the first person in his family of 16 siblings to earn a degree. Despite losing both parents during his studies, facing mockery in his village, and struggling to afford registration fees, he persisted and is now set to graduate.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Mampara of the Week: VIP Protection Unit lapses

    A satirical opinion column criticizes Namibia's VIP protection officers for alleged failures in security at State House, including an incident on 21 April where a mentally ill man allegedly bypassed checkpoints and entered the presidential compound unclothed.

    9 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 8 May

  1. 161-page dossier alleges fraud, corruption by police chief Shikongo

    A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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