insert_link 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 […] todayMay 27, 2024 86
insert_link 1 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, […] todayMay 2, 2024 172 1
insert_link Namibia Swapo’s Vice President Cautions Foreign Diplomats on Political Interference Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah issued a stern warning to foreign diplomats regarding their involvement in Namibia's internal political affairs, deeming it a perilous precedent. Nandi-Ndaitwah conveyed this message during Swapo's central committee meeting at Parliament. Her statement follows a meeting between diplomats and the Independent Patriots for Change party, during which discussions encompassing the forthcoming elections took place. Local Public Policy analyst, Dr. Marius Kudumo, provides insights into the […] todayApril 12, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia SWAPO’s Politburo Backs Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Presidential Candidate SWAPO's politburo has officially endorsed Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the current vice president, as the ruling party's presidential candidate for the upcoming November presidential and National Assembly elections. Here's Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya with his opinion. todayMarch 1, 2024 96
insert_link Namibia The world will miss Geingob: Nandi-Ndaitwah Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the presence of over 20 heads of state at the memorial service of the late President Hage Geingob is testament that the world will miss him. She made the statement while delivering her tribute during the memorial service held in Geingob’s honour at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said it was not by mistake that the ruling party, Swapo, deployed […] todayFebruary 24, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Tribute by H.E. Cde. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaittwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia and the SWAPO Party, on the occasion of the Memorial Service of the former President of the Republic of NamibiaI, H.E. Cde. Dr. Hage G. Geingob Directors of Ceremony, Madam Monica Geingos, 3rd First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, the Children and the entire bereaved family, Your Excellency, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and Madam Mbumba, Your Excellency, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and Madam Nujoma, Your Excellency, Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Second President of the Republic of Namibia and Madam Pohamba, Professor Peter Katjavivi, Speaker […] todayFebruary 24, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Diplomatic Corps Briefed on Burial Arrangements for Late Namibian President Hage Geingob Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has provided members of the diplomatic corps with details on the burial arrangements for the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob's memorial service is scheduled for February 24 at 14:00 at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, followed by the burial service on February 25, 2024, at 10:00 at Heroes' Acre. Diplomats intending to attend the funeral are requested to confirm their delegations by February 20 to facilitate government […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia SWAPO Deputy Secretary General Disagrees with Ekandjo’s Call for Male-Reserved Presidency SWAPO's Deputy Secretary General, Uahekua Herunga, has contested former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo's suggestion that the position of SWAPO president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be reserved for men. Ekandjo argued for gender balance but also recommended Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's resignation if she aims to contest for the party presidency. Herunga, a beneficiary of the 50:50 gender balance Swapo policy, believes Ekandjo's perspective lacks comprehensive consideration. todayFebruary 8, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibia prepares for Geingob’s state funeral A high-level committee has been set up to lead preparations for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob. The committes is headed by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila and deputised by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. todayFebruary 7, 2024 18
