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Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari says the criticism against newly appointed minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao is “unnecessary and unfortunate”. Luvindao has faced backlash since president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hand-picked her for the National Assembly and appointed her…
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The government spent N$4.7 million on a failed bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with Botswana. The Botswana-Namibia (Bona) bid aimed to bring the continent’s top-24 national teams to the region, but ultimately collapsed. The bid…
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In Tanzania, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is known as ‘Mama Swapo’, a title bestowed upon her by the late president Julius Nyerere, who instilled in her the belief that corruption is treason. It is a principle she says she still holds dear.…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is reportedly reviewing the appointment of health minister Esperance Luvindao. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Luvindao as one of her eight nominees to the National Assembly. Some have questioned why Luvindao was appointed in the role, and The Namibian understands…
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Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is set to be demoted to the position of speaker of the National Assembly, with former Swapo Party Youth League leader Elijah Ngurare tipped to take over from her. This would mark the end of Kuugongelwa-Amadhila’s…
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Ten senior ministers have been dropped from their positions after failing to secure spots on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s handpicked National Assembly list. Following their exclusion from Swapo’s electoral college list last year, some ministers had hoped for appointment through Nandi-Ndaitwah’s…
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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has been snubbed for the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The event, which coincides with the Independence Day celebrations, is taking place at State House in Windhoek on Friday. Traditionally, the…
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DEPUTY minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Witbooi, is reportedly being considered for the vice president position. This move, according to at least three sources, is seen as a strategic and cautious move by president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.…
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President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reportedly asked government officials to explain the viability of Namibia’s green hydrogen programme. This comes amid speculation that she is leaning toward the ‘tried and tested’ oil sector. Government sources told The Namibian that the incoming…
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The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs paid fuel supplier Enercon N$60 million in 2023 – just months after terminating its contract with the company for failing to deliver fuel to military bases for six months. Enercon is partly owned…
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The government will spend about N$30 million on expenses related to transporting founding president Sam Nujoma’s body across the country. This includes N$1 million for each military plane trip. Nujoma died in Windhoek on 8 February. At least 5 000…
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President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Swapo are promising to eliminate half of Namibia’s shacks by 2029, provide free tertiary education, and reduce Namibia’s imports by 80%. This plan is outlined in the Swapo manifesto implementation plan for 2025 to 2029, which…
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