President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is violating its own labour laws by allowing foreign nationals to occupy positions that qualified Namibians can fill. 

She says authorities issuing work permits must take responsibility when foreigners are employed in jobs where local skills are available. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is investigating reports of persistent medicine shortages in state health facilities, including possible sabotage within the overall health system.

Drought and other climate-related challenges continue to leave countries such as Namibia vulnerable.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from Russia, where she participated in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.

She described the summit as fruitful.

Drought and other climate-related challenges continue to leave countries such as Namibia vulnerable.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to expand technology transfer, education and skills development as part of the continent's economic transformation.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from the liberation struggle to becoming Namibia’s first female president is a historic milestone and an inspiration to young Namibians, particularly girls.

Namibia has paid tribute to former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, remembering her as a dedicated nurse, midwife and humanitarian whose life was defined by service to others.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek to strengthen Namibia's economic ties with Russia, with a focus on investment, mineral beneficiation, industrialisation and technology transfer.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026.