President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow.

As former Head of State Dr. Nangolo Mbumba celebrates his 84th birthday today, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her warm congratulations, honouring his life, legacy and enduring contribution to Namibia’s democratic journey.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with the dedication and contribution of outgoing Finnish Ambassador Leena Viljanen to the longstanding relationship between Namibia and Finland.

New Heads of Mission from Spain, South Sudan and Canada presented their letters of credence to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today.

Trade and investment, people-to-people exchanges and strengthening democracy are but some of the areas of focus during their tenure.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the oil and gas sector demands proper monitoring, effective governance, and careful stewardship.

She made the remarks in a speech read on her behalf at the opening of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek.

SADC leaders are set to review progress in the implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan, RISDP 2020-2030, during the 45th upcoming ordinary summit of Heads of State and Government.

Participation in elections through voting remains the cornerstone of Namibia's democracy.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah amplified this message as she urged all eligible Namibians to turn up in numbers and register for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.

The Presidency remains committed to transparency, and this has been the hallmark of Presidents Hage Geingob, Nangolo Mbumba, and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

This view was shared by the former press secretary, Alfredo Hengari, in an interview with NBC News, as he hailed cordial relations with the media.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strategies aimed at achieving gender balance, inclusive of both the girl and boy child across all sectors. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reflected on the historic and ongoing efforts of African women in championing social and economic justice across the continent.