Talks between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Swanu of Namibia Party focused on several national issues, including the N$100 increase in the old age pension announced in the recent national budget, during today's courtesy meeting at State House.
Youth unemployment, tribalism, the modernisation of agriculture, and the use of state health facilities dominated discussions between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and a delegation from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) led by its president, McHenry Venaani, at State House.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has entered 2026 with clear foreign policy objectives.
She says the country is determined to ensure that its international relations translate into tangible partnerships that promote trade and economic growth.
The Presidency has said there are clearly defined platforms for engagements with the media, including formal questions and interactions.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has no doubt that newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia will continue to build on the efforts of their predecessors.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday received letters of credence from five new envoys at State House.
The National Democratic Party (NDP) regards President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to engage political parties represented in Parliament as demonstrating servant leadership, as all work together to address the challenges facing the country.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed the partnership between pay-TV broadcaster MultiChoice and French television channel Canal+.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged former Heads of Mission to use their international experience and networks to support Namibia's development agenda.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed broadcast journalist Jonas Mbambo as Press Secretary and Spokesperson of the Presidency.
The appointment is effective from the 1st of August.
