Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter THE Bank of Namibia announced on 19 November 2025 that Governor Dr Johannes !Gawaxab will depart on 31 December 2025, after serving over five years, following a tenure marked by major reforms and economic stewardship. The Board of Directors confirmed Dr. Gawaxab’s departure with gratitude, highlighting his diligent service since his appointment […]

By Staff Reporter Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, on Thursday in Tsumeb, called for intensified cancer research in Namibia to boost treatment capacity by urging institutions to develop cures and strengthen palliative care services. Prime Minister Ngurare made the call during the launch of the Cancer Awareness and Palliative Care Advocacy Day in […]

By Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Hon. Frans Kapofi on Tuesday, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, to oversee the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy on an interim basis, ensuring leadership continuity. In exercising her constitutional mandate under Article 32(3) (i) (dd) of the Namibian Constitution, President Nandi-Ndaitwah had earlier assumed responsibility […]

By Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday 24 October 2025 in Windhoek inaugurated the Namibia Public Private Forum (NamPPF), bringing together government and business leaders to strengthen collaboration and accelerate inclusive economic growth across the country. In her keynote address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the NamPPF as “a partnership of purpose,” calling it a vital […]

By Staff Reporter The Namibian government,under the leadership of Prime Minister , Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, on Thursday launched the National Sanitary Pad Initiative at Don Bosco Primary School in Keetmanshoop, //Kharas Region, to promote menstrual health and restore dignity. Themed “The Dawn of Dignity: Breaking Barriers for Albinism and Menstrual Health,” the initiative brings […]

By Staff Reporter The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the University of Oxford, announced the launch of a free online course on 10 November 2025 to help global participants understand AI ethics, human rights, and digital transformation. Ms. Eunice Smith, Head Of Office And Unesco Representative to Namibia in Windhoek expressed invitation auder […]

By Staff Reporter International Relations and Trade Minister , Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has launched the Ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030) in Windhoek, setting a clear roadmap to advance Namibia’s diplomacy, trade, and international cooperation. The event, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, private sector representatives, and development partners, marked what the […]

By Staff Reporter THE Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has re-established its Divundu Branch as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen grassroots business representation and promote entrepreneurship across the Kavango East Region. The move follows a consultative meeting held on 9 October 2025 between the NCCI Secretariat, led by Chief Executive Officer […]