Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah meets with the forum of German-speaking Namibians

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her capacity as the SWAPO Party's presidential candidate, recently met with the Forum of German-speaking Namibians. The forum's chairperson, Harald Hecht, expressed gratitude for the continued dialogue and said the forum remains committed to contributing to the country's well-being. Hecht said that the forum, driven by a sense of civil responsibility and loyalty to Namibia, seeks to participate in the nation's public life. Hecht […]

19 August, 2024

Namibia

Mining Sector Boosts Revenue and Employment

Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced at the mining expo in Windhoek that the mining industry’s contribution to government revenue surged from N$ 4.4 billion in 2022 to N$ 6.8 billion in 2023. Mining remains the top sector for job creation in Namibia. She emphasized the benefits of refining domestic oil to lower costs and highlighted Namibia's significant uranium production, which is driving new projects. Nandi-Ndaitwah also noted progress in local […]

8 August, 2024

Namibia

Final push for voter registration efforts underway

With August 1 being the final day for eligible Namibian citizens to register to vote and receive a voter’s card for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27, we spoke with an economist about the importance of voter registration. According to Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, strong democracies often lead to stronger economies, making it key for everyone to participate. The general elections in Namibia are scheduled for […]

31 July, 2024

Namibia

Vice President Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for N$70 Million Civic Affairs Office in Nkurenkuru

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Civic Affairs regional office in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West. Led by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the N$70 million project is set to begin construction by August 13, and complete in two years. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the office's role in improving service efficiency, including birth and death registrations, identity cards, passports, and immigration matters, while […]

19 July, 2024

Oshiwambo

Aayelele ya konda 100 ya pewa Omakumbatha

Omupevi pelesidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa gandja Omakumbatha kaayelele moshikandjohogololo Eenhana nOkongo ohela. Omukumbatha ngoka oga gandjwa peha lye ku ngoloneya goshitopolwa shaOhangwena Sebastian Ndeitunga. Konyala aayelele ya konda 100 Oya mono Omakumbatha ngoka ga Kotha oshimaliwa sha konda 34 000. Ndeitunga okwati elelo Lyoshitopolwa olya nongele aayelele oyendji taya mono iihuna nokusa uutala Pethimbo ndika. Okwa pandula omupevi pelesidente ngoka a mono shoopala noku kwathele oshigwana shoka shili ompumbwe. Ndeitunga […]

9 July, 2024

Oshiwambo

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apula ovakainhu va vashiive efimano lou leli.

Omupedu president woshilongo Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwati ovakainhu ova pumbwa oku shiiva nghene sha fimana kuvo oku kwa tela komesho oulileli mo ikondo ya yooloka. Ndaitwa edi okwa li tedipopile mo shongalele she xwaxwameko lo vakainhu moikondo yo uleli sho (Nalafem) osho sha ningilwa moshilando pangelo mo WINDHOEK. Oshongalele osha li koshi yexuku olo taliti ‘’Oufemba wo vakainhu oku kwatela komesho ouleli’’. She li kwatelela ku Nandi-Ndaitwah, okwati ovakainhu ovapumbwa oku […]

3 July, 2024

Namibia

VP Nandi-Ndaitwah Stresses Self-Reliance in Namibia’s Genocide Negotiations with Germany

Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Namibians to recognize the progress in the 1904-1908 genocide negotiations with Germany and advised against depending on external organizations. At the Chiefs Forum in Windhoek, she pointed out the inefficiencies of the international community, referencing the Gaza conflict. In 2021, Namibia and Germany negotiated a declaration acknowledging the genocide and agreeing on 1.1 billion euros in reparations. The deal, now under further negotiation, includes […]

28 June, 2024

Business / Economics

Hospital pie in the election sky

This story is republished with permission from The Tender Bulletin (Edition No. 1541 - 30 May 2024) Swapo has spent close to N$1-b on its swanky new head office opposite the dilapidated Katutura Hospital on which the government has spent only N$120-m since 1994, attracting much public criticism. Now, with November’s general elections around the corner, Windhoek’s new District Hospital in Havana has suddenly been prioritised after […]

27 May, 2024

Business / Economics

New salmon farm at Lüderitz to create 600 fobs

Namibia has broken ground on the largest salmon farm at Lüderitz today. Facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Benguela Blue Aqua Farming is set to pioneer salmon farming in Namibia and become one of the largest salmon farming projects in Africa. The project is expected to create 600 direct and about 1500 indirect jobs. Here’s Johannes Aldrian, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Benguela Blue Aqua Farming, […]

2 May, 2024