insert_link Namibia Welcoming remarks by Rt. Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia at the State Memorial service of the late Dr. H.E Hage G Geingob, Third President of the Republic of Namibia H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and Madame Mbumba, First Lady Madame Monica Geingos, Widow, the Children, Grandchildren and the entire bereaved family, H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, and Madame Nujoma, H.E. Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Second President and Madame Pohamba, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Other Foreign Dignitaries, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the […] todayFebruary 24, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila facilitates public tribute with early leave for civil servants As Namibia, Africa, and the world prepare for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob, the Office of the Prime Minister has directed civil servants to only work until 10 am on Friday, 23 February 2022. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the measure will allow the public to pay their last respects to the late president. We contacted President Nangolo Mbumba for his comment. todayFebruary 21, 2024 10
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 11
insert_link Namibia Information and Communication Technology minister, Peya Mushelenga, calls for public cooperation during Geingob mourning period President Nangolo Mbumba appointed a national preparatory committee, chaired by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, to oversee funeral protocol and event planning in consultation with the late President Hage Geingob's family. Meanwhile, Information and Communication Technology minister, Peya Mushelenga, calls for public cooperation during the mourning period, urging organizations to keep official ceremonies and gatherings minimal and dignified. He further noted that public members and singing choirs willing to deliver a […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia OPM calls for evidence of alleged corruption by Prime Minister The Office of the Prime Minister has called for evidence of alleged corrupt practices by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in the appointment of the petroleum commissioner, Maggy Shino. The Namibia Press Agency reports that the Prime Minister’s office refuted social media allegations of favouritism and corrupt practices against Kuugongelwa-Amadhila adding that the appointment of Shino was done in compliance with the Public Service Act 13 of 1995 on matters of […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework Bill is almost ready The impending finalization of the New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework Bill signals the Namibian government's endeavor to establish the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill. This legislation aims to ensure fair distribution, ownership, and administration of Namibia's scarce resources. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to provide further insights regarding the objectives and implementation of this bill. todayDecember 20, 2023 30
insert_link Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa which provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science and align on a way forward for creating more resilient health systems. Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The Conference concludes today. todayNovember 30, 2023 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 8
insert_link Namibia PM urges local authorities to continue fostering development Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said local authorities play a leading role in fostering socio-economic development in their local areas, by ensuring efficient services and attracting and nurturing business activities. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the remarks during the official opening of the good governance, leadership and project management training for the Association of Local Authorities Namibia in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology in Ongwediva.She added that local authorities are […] todayNovember 23, 2023 3
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
