Namibia expects firmer estimates of recoverable reserves to be announced this financial year and aid in addressing socio-economic challenges such as unemployment.
President Nangolo Mbumba, who delivered the State of the Nation Address this afternoon, says this follows oil exploration activities by international companies in 2023.
President Nangolo Mbumba is confident that the Combating of Domestic Violence Act will lead to a reduction of gender-based violence in Namibia.
In a statement released on the eve of International Women's Day, President Mbumba said that while Namibia has made progress in addressing gender equality, the gaps remain in the fight to end the unabating scourge of gender-based violence.
President Nangolo Mbumba says as Namibia plans to develop its oil and gas industry, the country will benchmark Angola.
President Mbumba concluded his one-day official visit to Angola with a tour of Sonangol Integrated Logistic Services (SONILS) at the Port of Luanda, where he familiarised himself with operations.
The late President Hage Geingob was preparing to venture into full-time farming after his presidency in 2025.
In December 2022, Dr. Geingob hosted the nbc and MICT production crew for a tour around Farm Hadaloha.
Along the fertile lands of the famous maize triangle is the Geingob family farm, Hadaloha, situated along the road to Tsumeb from Otavi, with an estimated 60 000 hectares of arable land.
It was through his humility that people knew who he was.
That is how the Namibian community in the United Kingdom described the late President Hage Geingob during a memorial service held in his honour in London on Saturday.
The service was organised by Namibia's High Commission to the United Kingdom.
The Namibian community, joined by diplomats and friends of the late President in the UK, remembered him for excelling in any task assigned to him, be it national or international.
The Brave Warriors' historic and ground-breaking victory over Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament remains the talk of the town on all platforms.
A bullet header by winger Deon Hotto secured Namibia's 1-0 win, completing Namibia's first win in four participations in Africa's soccer showpiece.
For a proper perspective, this winning goal represents the indomitable spirit of the Brave Warriors, placed 115th on the FIFA world rankings, playing against the 28th-ranked team in the world.
Family and friends of President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos showered the first couple with gifts and other gestures of gratitude at their farm.
Namibia's first family too did not let the festive feeling pass them by, despite their demanding national schedules.
Currently on retreat, family patriarch President Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos spent the family day with their blended families, who expressed nothing but love and greatness towards them.
President Hage Geingob has appealed for the recommitment and upholding of human rights and the promotion of gender equality in commemoration of International Human Rights Day and Namibian Women's Day.
The two days are observed on December 10th every year.
Namibian Women's Day recognises the contributions and achievements of women throughout the country's history, while International Human Rights Day honours the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
President Hage Geingob has christened the world’s first ammonia-powered supply vessel, developed by Australia-based company Fortescue Future Industries.
Dr. Geingob was invited by Fortescue Executive Chairman and Founder Andrew Forrest to unveil the Fortescue Green Pioneer vessel, which has been converted to run in dual-fuel mode as it moves away from fossil fuels.
The vessel sailed from its base in Singapore and docked in Dubai, where world leaders, including President Geingob, are renewing calls for increased investments in renewable energy sources and projects.
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the government has paid for the flight tickets and other expenses of the first couple's children to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The children, Nangula Geingos, Dangos Nangula, Kayla Elago, and Nino Kalondo, all travelled to Dubai in their private capacity, with their expenses paid for by the first couple.
In a statement issued today, the Presidency clarified that for the past nine years, President Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos have not deviated from the Treasury regulations of the government.
