NAMIBIA has marked another historic milestone with the election of Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as the first woman Speaker of its National Assembly. According to The Namibian, the former prime minister secured the position in a parliamentary vote on Thursday, following the swearing-in…
NETUMBO Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday as she was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president, leading the mineral-rich nation 35 years after its independence. Her inauguration marks a significant moment for the southern African country, long known for its political…
SOUTHERN Africa’s desert nation of Namibia swore in its first woman president on Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won elections last year that extended the ruling party’s 35-year grip on power. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, who is Namibia’s first woman president, is…
NAMIBIA has been urged to strengthen its tax oversight to curb avoidance particularly by multinational enterprises and boost revenue. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Namibia Alka Bhatia said the initiative would help Namibia improve its tax administration…
NAMIBIA’S Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a legal challenge by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), which sought to have the country’s 2024 presidential election declared invalid due to extended voting in some regions. As reported by AFP, the opposition party refused to…
NAMIBIA will bid farewell to its founding president, Sam Nujoma, with a state funeral on March 1, the government confirmed on Friday. Nujoma, who passed away last week at the age of 95, was a key figure in Namibia’s fight for independence…
NAMIBIA’S former First Lady, Monica Geingos, has issued a public warning about fraudsters using her name and image to trick unsuspecting citizens into investing in bogus forex schemes. In a video message reported by the BBC, Geingos cautioned the public to…
NAMIBIA has been ranked the fourth safest country in Africa by Altezza Travel, a recognition that highlights the nation’s peaceful environment, political stability, and strong tourism infrastructure. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) welcomed the accolade, which enhances Namibia’s…
Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs is to visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a…
NETUMBO Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, securing a decisive victory in the country’s recent elections. The 72-year-old leader of the ruling SWAPO party won with nearly 57 percent of valid votes, as confirmed by the Electoral Commission…
