President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to speak openly about the rising number of suicides in the country.
The President's appeal comes as Namibia recorded more than 400 suicide cases during the 2024/2025 financial year.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is deliberating on enforcing that all ministries look into absorbing graduates of the National Youth Services (NYS).
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibians have once again demonstrated their commitment to democracy, praising the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy following the dismissal of Natangue Ithete from his ministerial and deputy prime ministerial roles.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed condolences following the death of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who died on October 23 at the age of 76.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Namibians from all walks of life united on Friday night to honour and reflect on the life of the late iconic businessman, John Savva at Walvis Bay.
Savva died last week Saturday.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiated at the closing ceremony of the counter-terrorism exercise code-named ||Khau ||Ae, a Khoekhoegowab phrase translating to "Shield Together", at the Etiro East Training Base in the Erongo Region.
The government has emphasised that it recognises the importance of engaging the legislature in the implementation of national development plans and programmes.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed this during a consultative meeting with the leadership of the All People's Party, APP, at State House.
South Africa's Premier of Limpopo Province, Phophi Ramathuba received applause almost throughout her presentation at the official opening of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF).
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Solomon Hawala, saying his legacy will forever be etched in the annals of Namibia’s history, serving as a constant reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom.
Hawala died on Monday, aged 89.
