President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says that Workers' Day on May 1 will feature joint preparations by workers, the government, and employers in a tripartite arrangement.

The long-discussed development of Cape Fria has once again come into focus following remarks by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who cautioned the public against dubious actors.

The Head of State expressed the government's willingness to pursue the project, but only if they secure credible investors.

The National Council held a special sitting following the appointment of seven of its members as deputy ministers by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The session provided direction for those who were serving in the standing committees.

Swanu leader Evilastus Kaaronda questioned President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the State of the Nation Address regarding Namibia's continued diplomatic ties with the United States. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed that removing the red line entirely is not straightforward, as it plays a critical role in protecting livestock markets and preventing disease transmission.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has declared a polio outbreak and announced a third nationwide vaccination campaign from 20 to 23 April 2026 for children aged 10 and below.

Members of Parliament from the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) boycotted the second State of the Nation Address delivered by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying the exercise no longer adds meaningful value to national debate.

On the issue of reparations by Germany and the Joint Declaration on the Herero-Nama genocide, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government is aware of the comparisons being made with Germany's reparations to Jewish victims but cautioned against viewing the processes as identical.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the importance of supporting the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) but pushed back against the idea that increased funding alone would solve the problem.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to join hands and fight corruption.

In terms of corruption perception, the Transparency International Index ranks Namibia with a score of 58 out of 100 and at position 65 out of 182 countries in 2025, a decline of three points from the previous year.