The Presidency has clarified that former agriculture minister Mac Albert Hengari was, in fact, fired by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

In a brief statement, the Presidency said the President had expected Hengari’s resignation by Wednesday last week.

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, posed genocide-related questions to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her State of the Nation Address.

In its 'State of the Nation Address', the Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) said that for the creative industry to be realised, art needs to be integrated into the schools and institutions' higher learning curricula.

The Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for trimming the Cabinet from 21 ministries to 14.

Speaking at the party's 'State of the Nation Address', its leader, Panduleni Itula, said the move will reduce resource wastage and duplication of responsibilities.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the funds allocated to the Office of the President for the 2025/2026 budget would enable President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to effectively implement projects as outlined in the Swapo Party manifesto and the 6th National Development Plan.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has delegated the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, to represent her at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, Italy, and to deliver her message of condolence to the government of the Holy See.

Tertiary education will be free from next year.

This was announced by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her maiden State of the Nation Address on Thursday.

Some nine years ago, student movements agitated for free education at public universities and technical and vocational education centres.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended condolences to the Maasdorp family following the tragic death of their five-year-old daughter, Ingrid.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will inspect the progress at relocation centers for flood victims in the Ohangwena, Oshana, and Omusati regions starting April 19th.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of collective effort in driving Namibia's development, stating that there is no dream too big to be achieved.