New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday that her government will introduce free higher education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was sworn in as Namibia’s first female leader last month, made the announcement while delivering her State of the Nation speech to Parliament. “I am pleased to announce that from the next academic year, […]

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday as she was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. Representing the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), she secured a decisive victory in last November’s elections, earning 58% of the vote. In her inaugural address, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed gratitude to the Namibian people for their trust, stating, “I am […]

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero arrived in Namibia today to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and to attend activities commemorating the 35th anniversary of Namibia’s independence. The inauguration of the leader of the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party, which will be attended by several regional heads of state, is […]

The announcement was made by Namibia’s current president, Nangolo Mbumba, who reported that Nujoma had been hospitalized for the past three weeks due to health issues. Related: Namibia Elects Its First Female Leader The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has expressed its solidarity and joined Namibia in national mourning following the passing of […]

Namibia elected its first female leader as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared the winner on Tuesday of a presidential election held last week, which was marred by technical glitches that caused a three-day extension to allow votes to be cast and was rejected as illegal by opposition parties. Related:Namibia: Elective Period Kicks Out in […]

The Namibian Electoral Commission announced that Nandi-Ndaitwah, who has been serving as Vice-President thus far, received 57.31 percent of the vote in the November 27 elections, which ensures an absolute majority and avoids the need for a second round. Reated: Namibia: Elective Period Kicks Out in the Country Following the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as […]

On Wednesday, the Namibian polling stations opened their doors for general elections, in which citizens will vote if the ruling South-West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) remains at the head of the country, as it has been since the defeat of the South African apartheid regime in 1990. Related:Namibia: 4 China-aided Schools in Rural Areas Received […]

The facilities include hostels, teachers’ housing, administration blocks, classrooms, ablution facilities, libraries and beds, benefiting about 1,200 students. On Tuesday, the Namibian government accepted the handover of four China-aided schools in the Kavango West and Zambezi regions of the southern African country. Related:Namibia: New Hospital to Tackle Maternity, Child Health Issues Opened Construction of the […]

It is not acceptable that a woman should lose life in the process of giving life during delivery. On Friday, Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula officially opened a new maternity hospital in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, to address the country’s maternity and child health challenges. Related:Namibia: Chinese Firms to Build Largest […]

The project supports Namibia’s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to significantly contribute to the country’s electricity supply security and sustainability goals.