Local banks have been called upon to play a proactive role in the development and funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

President Nangolo Mbumba says another way is for the banks to involve more equity types of instruments and substantially lessen collateral requirements.

Dr. Mbumba's appeal was highlighted during an engagement with the banking executives in Windhoek today.

The president's engagement sought to also exchange ideas on the concerns around services and the financial exclusion of some industries previously deemed unbankable.

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged the political parties to be exemplary in their conduct as the nation approaches elections.

Dr. Mbumba says the unity and stability in the country are to the benefit of every citizen, irrespective of their political party membership.

The President emphasised this during a courtesy call by the leadership of Swanu at State House.

The Namibia Exile Kids Association has reaffirmed its affiliation with the Swapo Party, saying that the members identify themselves with the party as their political home.

The association's leadership clarified the stance during a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.

NEKA submitted the application to be recognised as an affiliate beginning this year.

The official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba is now available for display in public and private entities and will replace the late President Dr. Hage Geingob's.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology says the portrait of President Mbumba will be displayed alongside that of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma. 

The Ministry says President Mbumba's portrait symbolises not only the individual who currently holds the highest office but also embodies the nation's aspirations, values, and collective hopes. 

President Nangolo Mbumba is disappointed over the theft of food meant for the drought relief programme.

The known incidences of theft of food items meant for drought relief were reported in Oshikoto, and suspects were arrested in May this year.

Five employees of the Ohangwena Regional Council and an employee of the Oshikango Constituency Office were also arrested in January for alleged involvement in the theft of drought relief food worth more than 600 thousand dollars from a warehouse at Oshikango. 

The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) has embarked on initiatives aiming at mobilising its members to register and participate in the upcoming elections.

NEKA's Executive Committee, led by its President Kadiva Hamutumwa, briefed President Nangolo Mbumba on this and other developments preoccupying the organisation a while ago at State House.

NEKA says it too is concerned over the low turnout of eligible Namibians registering to vote in the November elections.

President Nangolo Mbumba has conferred an Official Funeral on the late former Minister of Education, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa.

The Presidency announced that President Mbumba accepted the recommendation from the National Honours Committee and made the conferment as per Section 3(1) of the Conferment of National Honours Act.

The late Hanse-Himarwa's remains will be interred on the 27th of July in Mariental as agreed upon with her family.

The former Education Minister died on July 14 in a Windhoek hospital, where she was battling cancer.

Namibia, alongside Botswana and Angola, is set to meet with G7 countries over the decision to require all producers to send their diamonds to Belgium for certification.

The three countries had written a letter to the G7 in March, expressing disagreement and saying this bypasses the established Kimberly certification process.

President Nangolo Mbumba shared the latest developments during a courtesy call by Debmarine Chief Executive Officer Willy Mertens and Natural Diamonds brand ambassador Lupita Nyongo at State House.

The United Nations (UN) could look into providing Namibia with expertise to be able to deal with the impact of drought and other natural disasters.

This was said by the United Nations Climate Crisis Coordinator for the El Niño/La Niña Response, Reena Ghelani, during a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.

Ghelani says her visit to Namibia is thus to assess Namibia's needs and programmes, which need further support.

She applauded the local communities for their resilience and for not sitting idle and waiting.

The UNDP Resident Representative to Namibia, Alka Bhatia, says Namibia's development priorities are the same as those of the UN, and these are aligned with the UNDP country programme. 

Bhatia and her deputy paid a courtesy call to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House, where she provided an overview of some of the activities.

The work of the UNDP in Namibia is premised on pillars under its strategic framework, including the reduction of poverty and inequality.