President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed broadcast journalist Jonas Mbambo as Press Secretary and Spokesperson of the Presidency.

The appointment is effective from the 1st of August.

The Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia (CTLN) has applauded President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's approach to involve the voices of traditional authorities in the affairs of the country.

The United Nations in Namibia has mobilised what it calls 'catalytic funding' to complement the efforts of the government in addressing unemployment.

Heads of UN agencies, led by the Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo, held a courtesy meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her administration's stance on zero tolerance for corruption in all its manifestations.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the staff of the Presidency at State House, calling on them to hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pleaded for patience with pensioners in response to the government not prioritising an increase in their grants for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Currently, the Old-Age Grant is N$1,600, following an increase of N$200 in 2024.

President Nangolo Mbumba will bid farewell to the staff of the Presidency.

Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari stated that President Mbumba will deliver a statement to the staff during a ceremony at State House today.

The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) will pronounce itself on the matter of same-sex marriages after in-depth deliberations at its meeting scheduled for next week.

This is contained in a statement that the CCN leadership presented to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.

The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly on Genocide has petitioned President Nangolo Mbumba to consider convening a National Consultative Conference to discuss the way forward for restorative justice.

Another subject is the possible enactment as an Act of Parliament, the Namibian Genocide.

President Nangolo Mbumba will commission the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commissioners, at State House tomorrow.

Press Secretary, Alfredo Hengari says President Mbumba appointed the Commissioners, in line with the provisions of the Constitution.

President Nangolo Mbumba has advocated for educational exchanges and training between Namibia and Finland, particularly in the new oil and gas industries. 

His comments came during a meeting with a parliamentary delegation from Finland at the State House.