Swapo MP Clemencia Coetzee says the Petroleum Bill rightly realises strategic petroleum powers of the office of the President.

Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele says transferring oversight of the petroleum sector to the presidency will significantly contribute to safeguarding the resources and avoiding exploitation from foreign countries.

The Presidency has responded to claims made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Dr Panduleni Itula.

In a media statement, the presidency said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her children hold no ownership, beneficial interest, or stake in the oil and gas industry.

Swapo Party MP Tuulikki Abraham has backed the Petroleum Amendment Bill, saying parliament must align existing laws with the Executive's decision to shift certain petroleum oversight powers to the Presidency.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said his office and that of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, under the direction of the President, have begun preliminary assessments of the ownership of government data and digital infrastructure.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed that no individual, institution or authority is above the law, underscoring the government's continued commitment to accountability, transparency and the fight against corruption.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed allegations of her family's involvement in the oil and gas sector.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted the importance of strengthening early childhood education and development.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, while on leave, engaged the Onheleiwa community at Nghiwete Kindergarten in the Okongo Constituency.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be visiting Russia this year.

This was announced by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, during a joint press conference with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Kristofine Naunyango as Advisor to the Minister of Works and Transport and Manager of the Public Asset Management Agency, an entity under the Ministry of Works and Transport.

The appointment, which takes effect on 1 January 2026, is for a 5-year term.