Office of Namibia's head of state, which announced presidential appointments, cooperation agreements with China, and honours to notable citizens.
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The Namibian
The Presidency paid tribute to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's role as Namibia's first female head of state
“The Presidency paid tribute to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's role as Namibia's first female head of state on her 74th birthday.”
Presidency honours Nandi-Ndaitwah’s role as first woman president on 74th birthdayThe Namibian
The Presidency announced government intends to accord Helao Shityuwete a state funeral
The Namibian
The Presidency did not respond to request for comment by time of going to print
“The Presidency, under which the committee falls, did not respond to a request for comment by the time of going to print.”
Opposition questions criteria for heroes statusWindhoek Observer
The Presidency announced signing of nine cooperation instruments between Namibia and China
“The Presidency has announced the signing of nine cooperation instruments between Namibia and China on 3 and 10 July 2026.”
Presidency announces Namibia-China cooperation agreementsWindhoek Observer
The Presidency announced agreements covering economic partnership, healthcare, technical education, green minerals, and other areas
“The agreements and memoranda cover areas including economic partnership, healthcare, technical education, green minerals, human resources development, tourism, agriculture, and technology.”
Presidency announces Namibia-China cooperation agreementsThe Namibian
The Presidency says the business delegation to China was not funded by taxpayers
“The Presidency says the Namibian business delegation of over 200 members accompanying president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China was not funded by taxpayers.”
Presidency says delegation to China not funded by taxpayersThe Namibian
The Presidency announced the appointment in a statement on Monday
“The Presidency announced the appointment in a statement on Monday.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints Shindume as her economic advisorWindhoek Observer
The Presidency announced the appointment on Monday
“The Presidency announced the appointment on Monday.”
President appoints Shali Shindume as economic advisorThe Namibian
The Presidency said in a media statement that talks focused on shared priorities
“The Presidency in a media statement on Thursday said the talks focused on shared priorities.”
Ghana and Namibia discuss better agricultural collaboration and resource ownershipThe Namibian
The Presidency refused to disclose certain documents citing frustration of the policymaking process
“When it did eventually respond to the request, the Presidency refused to disclose certain documents on the basis of section 44(1)(a) of PAIA, "frustrating the policymaking process".”
Lifting the veil on corporate climate lobbyingThe Presidency paid tribute to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her 74th birthday, honouring her role as Namibia's first female head of state. State House noted her journey from the liberation struggle to the presidency and the significance of her elevation as an example for future generations, particularly young women and girls.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Presidency paid tribute to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her 74th birthday, honouring her role as Namibia's first female head of state. State House noted her journey from the liberation struggle to the presidency and the significance of her elevation as an example for future generations, particularly young women and girls.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
The government will accord liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner Helao Shityuwete a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to Namibia's independence. Shityuwete, who was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 years during the apartheid era, died on 29 August at age 92.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition leaders say Namibia should expand its national honours criteria to recognise contributions of ordinary citizens and diverse leaders beyond those from the liberation struggle, 36 years after independence.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Alliance, a member of South Africa's Government of National Unity coalition, has joined AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations in challenging the Expropriation Act, which would permit the government to expropriate land without compensation in certain circumstances. The high court in Cape Town is hearing arguments over five days on the Act's validity and constitutionality, with the Presidency, Parliament, and the Economic Freedom Fighters presenting counter-arguments.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Presidency announced the signing of nine cooperation instruments between Namibia and China on 3 and 10 July 2026, covering economic partnership, healthcare, technical education, green minerals, human resources development, tourism, agriculture, and technology.
12 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Presidency says the business delegation of over 200 members accompanying President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China was not funded by taxpayers, with participating businesses making their own travel and participation arrangements through an expression of interest coordinated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.
7 July 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 →