insert_link Namibia President Geingob criticises Germany’s support for Israel Namibia has criticized Germany for rejecting a case at the UN's top court that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to reconsider its intervention in defense and questioned its moral commitment to the UN Convention against genocide. We asked local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas for her opinion. todayJanuary 15, 2024 59
insert_link Namibia Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation, press secretary in the Office of the President, Alfredo Hengari, has said. Hengari made this remark on Thursday at the information sharing session on the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) and the end of the year of revival. “This year, at COP28, Namibia basically was affirmed as one of the emerging green […] todayDecember 15, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction from 2024 The recently revised National Housing Policy and Implementation Action Plan amongst others provides for the acceleration of the servicing of 340 000 new plots and construction of over 200 000 houses over the next five years. The policy, which was approved by Cabinet in November 2023, also approves the scaling up and upgrading of at least 60 per cent of existing informal settlements across the country between 2024 and […] todayDecember 15, 2023 14
insert_link 5 1 Oshiwambo President Hage Geingob apopila oimaliwa hailongifwa momalweendo (S&Ts). OmuPresident Hage Geingob okwa kumaida ovatoolinghundana vakale noku lopota oinima aayo yafimana ponele yokulopota eenghundana danafangwa ngaashi okupopya elongifo loimaliwa hali longifwa momalweendo ovanapolitika. Pefimbo loshipopiwa shaye shokomudo osho shali sha ninigilwa peumbo lepangelo onghela omandaxa omupresident Geingob, okwa ulika ina hafela eenghundana odo hadi lopotwa kovatoolinghundana kutya, yee opamwe nee minister daye ove hole unene omalweendo nelalakano loku limonena oshoyo okutyapula ouwa woimaliwa yomalweendo hano Omupresidet tayelifile ovatoolinghundana kutya, […] todayNovember 28, 2023 6 1 5
insert_link Namibia President Geingob defends international travel President Hage Geingob has called on the media to concentrate their reporting on important issues instead of trivial ones like the travel allowance of politicians. During his annual press briefing at State House on Monday, Geingob digressed from his prepared speech to address the media criticism of his and his ministers’ traveling, reportedly to benefit from travel and subsistence allowances (S&Ts). “You see how I am standing here, because I […] todayNovember 28, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia President Geingob gives feedback on service delivery President Hage Geingob today addressed the media on his highlights of the ‘year of revival’ at the State House, along with his Cabinet. He gave the country feedback on service delivery. Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research weighs in. todayNovember 27, 2023 48
insert_link Namibia Geingob notes international violence elimination day against women President Hage Geingob on Saturday joined Namibians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Geingob noted that Namibia has made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls through the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and the Affirmative Action Act. “These laws aim to protect victims, promote gender equality and ensure […] todayNovember 27, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia UNICEF commends Namibia’s commitment to children’s rights UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights. The UNICEF Director paid a courtesy call to President Hage Geingob and said prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. We asked Rosa Namises, an activist on gender issues, human rights violations, and violence against women and children whether she agrees. todayNovember 22, 2023 35
insert_link Africa Geingob and counterparts reassure children of rights and safety The leaders of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reiterated their commitment to providing a safer environment for children in their countries. President Hage Geingob, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Minister of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba and Vice President Kembo Mohadi attended the UNICEF World Children’s Day commemoration in Walvis Bay on Sunday, joining over 500 children and dignitaries from the four countries. The three-day event was held under […] todayNovember 21, 2023 8
