Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter THE 8th National Assembly of Namibia has elected the out-going Namibian Prime Minister , Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa – Amadhila as the speaker of the National Assembly. Honourable Dr.Kuugongelwa – Amadhila  is  the new first female Speaker of the National Assembly , who succeeded Prof. Peter Katjavivi  on Thursday. SWAPO’s Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa […]

By Staff Reporter Ninety-six (96) members of the 8th National Assembly were sworn-in on Thursday.   This comes after the outcome of the National Assembly elections held in November last year, when parliamentarians were indirectly elected through the party list system. The ruling SWAPO party has secured 51 seats, while the new political party , […]

By Staff Reporter Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) , has unveiled the official portrait of the 5th President of the Republic of Namibia , Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday. Namibia is set to have its first-ever Female President who is to be sworn in on Friday March 21, 2025. Namibia will also […]

By Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr John Steytler,  effective immediately on Monday. In a media statement sent to Caprivi Vision ,  states that Dr. Steytler has decided to pursue new interests and opportunities. However, DBN Board expressed its appreciation for the commitment […]

By Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), has launched a return of its prestigious Innovation Award after a five-year break. In a media statement, Mr. Jerome Mutumba, Chief of Marketing and Corporate Affairs for DBN divulged that this year’s winning project will receive a funding boost of N$400,000. Mr. Mutumba highlighted that innovation […]

By Staff Reporter Namibian media and civil society groups have joined forces to promote credible information, and fact-check information ahead of, and around November 2024 elections. The broad-based coalition aims to help voters critically engage with information and make informed decisions in the voting booth. A coalition of Namibian media and civil society organisations and […]

By Staff Reporter THE National Democratic Party (NDP) , has launched its election manifesto for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections slated for November 27, 2024. Speaking during the launch held in Windhoek on Sunday, NDP National President , Mr. Martin Lukato Lukato assured the Namibian voters that his party’s manifesto is a collection […]