insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers maiden UN General Assembly speech, calls for multilateralism and African representation New York, 24 September 2025 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her first address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, underscoring Namibia’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and global cooperation. As the country’s first female President, Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to reflect on the United Nations’ founding principles, Namibia’s own independence journey, and the urgent need for reforms to give Africa a stronger voice on the world […] today25 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia New Appointment: Ambassador Penda Naanda to represent Namibia at the UN Ambassador Penda Naanda President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ambassador Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, effective immediately. Ambassador Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as the Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. With a distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Naanda has previously served as the country's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Confusion at Independence Stadium as Tents Are Dismantled PACKING UP: At Windhoek’s Independence Stadium, the initial venue for today’s planned Independence celebration and inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nadi-Ndaitwah, pitched tents are being dismantled. Law enforcement has told News on One that it’s unclear what is going to happen today at the stadium, if anything, taking into account that the event was moved to the State House yesterday due to expected thunderstorms. Despite this, members of the public […] today21 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Obituary: Hage G Geingob 3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024 Hage Gottfried Geingob (3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024) President Dr. Hage G Geingob became the first Namibian president to die in office when he succumbed early in the morning of 4 February 2024, after having been rushed to a private hospital in Windhoek on 3 February 2024 shortly after his return from the United States where he had sought novel cancer treatment. Dr. Geingob was born in Tsumeb in 1941, receiving […] today4 February, 2024
