Press Releases

In accordance with Article 32 (3) (g) of the Namibian Constitution and guided by the Election Manifesto Implementation Plan, I have decided to establish, abolish some and make several alignments in various Government Offices, Ministries and Agencies in order to eradicate duplications, cutting on expenditures and to ensure smooth and effective implementation of our development programmes. I have also merged some Ministries and transfer some mandates to the Ministries where […]

14 ministries and seven deputy ministers The Executive President - Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Vice President - Lucia Witbooi Prime Minister - Elijah Ngurare Dep Prime Minister - Natangwe Ithete Defence and Veteran Affairs- Frans Kapofi/ Chharles Home affairs - Lucia Ipumbu International relations and trade - Selma Musavyi/ Jenelly Matundu Finance - Erica Shafudah Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform - Albert Hengari Education, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture - Sanet […]

The Namibian athlete Beatrice Masilingi suffered an injury just before her race at the World Athletics Indoor Championship in China. Masilingi who reported fell, injured her shoulder while warming up, forcing her to withdraw from her heat. Coach Henk Botha confirmed that Beatrice Masilingi’s shoulder was successfully put back in place and she is recovering well and feeling much better. By Petrus Amutenya

By: Adolf Kaure NamWater has announced that water supply to Walvis Bay has been temporarily affected due to a power outage in the Kuiseb area. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, NamWater Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Lot Ndamanomhata, said that this comes after the NamWater Kuiseb Artisans Team reported a power outage at 9:00 this morning. “Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the outage originated from […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Opposition political parties have commended outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his leadership, describing him as resilient, unifying, selfless, and a father figure. Party leaders shared their sentiments in Parliament on Tuesday during Mbumba’s final address before Parliament dissolves on Thursday. Opposition leaders said they were inspired by Mbumba’s leadership, especially in guiding the nation through the difficult period following the passing of former presidents Hage Geingob and […]

An extensive search has been launched since Sunday for 83-year-old Swiss national Alois Ottiger, who has been missing since Sunday after leaving his room at Desert Hills Lodge wearing white cloths in the Sesriem area and failing to return. He was last seen around 18:00. Namibian police Chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga confirmed the Ottiger’s search. By: Josia Shigwedha

  By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […]