Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Namibia Hosts Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission

Namibia is hosting the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek until 10 October, concluding with a Heads of State Summit co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko. Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo said the event will review cooperation across diplomatic, economic, social, and security sectors, with several bilateral agreements expected to be signed.

7 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho BNC

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho commisi yelongelokumwe yo pashiwana pokati ka Botswana–Namibia. Oshongalele osho tashi ningilwa mo Windhoek (BNC) ota shihovele nena 6–10 October. Olopota ya pitifwa mombelewa yomupresident oya ulika kutya, okudja nena fiyo 08 October, oshongalele ota shikakufwa ombinga kovanambelewa vopombada, omanga mo 09 October, ta shika kufwa ombinga kee minister nomo 10 October, oshongalele ota shika kalwa komutwe woshilongo Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, onga omunashipundi […]

6 October, 2025

Namibia

Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes

Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable.

15 September, 2025

Namibia

President Nandi-Ndaitwah Launches Sixth National Development Plan

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked her first three months in office with a national address reflecting on achievements and challenges. She officially launched the Sixth National Development Plan, aimed at economic recovery, inclusivity, and resilience ahead of the Vision 2030 deadline. Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah is a Political analyst:

22 July, 2025

Namibia

Head of State Calls for Renewed Public Service Commitment

Head of state Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged public servants to recommit to professionalism and national development. As Envaalde Matheus reports for NewsOnOne, she warned that betraying public trust is unacceptable amid growing socio-economic challenges :

21 July, 2025

Namibia

Analyst Backs Quarterly Reporting to Boost Ministerial Accountability

Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah has welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s directive for all ministers to submit quarterly reports on service delivery. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Selma Taapopi, Kamwanyah said the move will strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring greater accountability within ministries.

7 July, 2025

Namibia

President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for trust and speed in U.S.-Africa deals

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a strong call for quicker, more transparent business dealings between the U.S. and Africa. Addressing a high-profile panel on energy partnerships, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said American investors must accelerate project timelines and ensure that real social impact—like job creation and infrastructure improvements—reaches Namibian citizens. Without this, she cautioned, communities may lose faith in future collaboration. “Communities must see the benefits of these deals, not just promises. […]

24 June, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Musutua Slams Netumbo Administration Over Broken Grant Promises

Social justice activist Rinaani Musutua has criticised the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to honour its campaign pledge to expand social grants, saying the government’s lack of action on poverty alleviation amounts to “lip service.” In a strongly worded statement, Musutua said that if the new administration were serious about tackling hunger and poverty, the first action would have been to fulfil its manifesto promise of expanding social grants. […]

23 June, 2025

Business / Economics

President Champions Intra-Africa Investment for Growth

Head of State, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says strengthening investment ties with fellow African nations is vital for harnessing local resource wealth. During a courtesy call by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote at State House, the President noted that partnerships like these can drive sustainable development. Selma Taapopi filed this report for NewsOnOne.

20 June, 2025