President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appealed to Namibians to reward mothers with protection, love and compassion.
The President made the appeal against the backdrop of the observance of Mother’s Day on May 11th.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised the Omagongo Festival as a vital platform for honouring tradition and reaffirming the commitment to preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on traditional leaders to work alongside the government in combating domestic violence, particularly the abuse of women and children.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Memorial in Luanda, Angola before returning home.
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto was Angola's first president, a key figure in the nation's struggle for independence and a unifier of the continent.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is back in the country after wrapping up her working visit to Angola. This trip was her first international assignment since becoming Namibia's fifth Head of State, marking the start of her duties beyond the country's borders.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to Angola is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and expedite progress on strategic areas of cooperation.
The Hai||om community in the Kunene Region has adopted resolutions that they want to be included in all government development programmes.
The resolution was adopted following a five-day Hai||om San unity conference at Outjo over the weekend.
The Swapo Party held a candlelight vigil at the party's headquarters to honour the heroes and heroines who lost their lives during the Cassinga Massacre in 1978 in Angola.
On the 4th of May in 1978, an event took place in the Cassinga refugee camp in Southern Angola.
"The 8th Administration will work to ensure the safeguarding of press freedom in Namibia. The rights of media practitioners will always be protected in the execution of their duties."
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she feels empowered and encouraged by the support given to her by former Presidents Hifikepunye Pohamba and Nangolo Mbumba, describing them as strong pillars to lean on and shoulders to cry on during her tenure as Head of State.
