President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been named the 2025 African Political Leader of the Year by the UK-based African Leadership Magazine.

She was nominated in the category alongside Botswana's Duma Boko, Jose Neves of Cabo Verde and President Patrice Talon of Benin.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.

Amutse took over from Frans Kapofi, who had been acting in the position since the dismissal of Natangue Ithete in October.

The Presidency says President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's nomination by the African Leadership Organisation reflects the high regard for her leadership, integrity, and contribution to good governance.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated that agriculture remains the backbone of national development, with food security driving economic stability. 

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the youth of Namibia to make use of available opportunities provided by the Namibian government.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call at the Swapo Party's final campaign rally ahead of Wednesday's Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned to Namibia from Johannesburg, South Africa, where she attended the G20 Summit as an invited guest of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah landed at the Keetmanshoop Airport. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for the G20 summit in South Africa.

The summit is set to take place in Johannesburg from the 22nd to the 23rd of November.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appealed to voters in Katutura to go out and cast their ballots and extend the party's mandate in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed frustration over the delaying of bills in Parliament, which are crucial for the well-being of the citizens.

Nandi-Ndaitwah singled out the Mental Health Bill, among others, which has been under debate over the last few months.