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By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations with immediate effect. The Presidency announced this in a media release on Friday. Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. “President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in Ambassador Naanda’s ability to advance Namibia’s diplomatic priorities on the global stage and extended […]

Ambassador Penda Naanda President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ambassador Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, effective immediately. Ambassador Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as the Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. With a distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Naanda has previously served as the country’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in […]

Frans Koita, a consultant for DKL Africa Consultations CC, has raised concerns over the rollout of the National Youth Fund, citing confusion and delays affecting many applicants across the country. Koita, speaking from Walvis Bay, explained that submissions were intended to be made only at governor offices, a clarification that came just 24 to 48 hours before the deadline. “The late announcement by the Minister of Finance left many young […]

Control Administrative Officer Justine Shivute reports that the sixth and seventh floors of Intermediate Hospital Katutura, including pediatric and surgery wards, are fully renovated. Patients who were in temporary tents have now returned. She also provided an update on the new water heating system.  The post Renovations Complete at Intermediate Hospital Katutura first appeared on Future Media News.The post Renovations Complete at Intermediate Hospital Katutura appeared first on Future Media […]

The national trade balance for July showed a deficit of N$58 million, reversing the N$856 million surplus seen a month earlier. Despite this, the figure is far better than the N$2.0 billion shortfall posted in July 2024. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, South Africa remains the country’s most significant trading partner. Mirjam Shihepo from NSA:   The post South Africa Remains Top Partner in Trade first appeared on Future […]

Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee wants scientific evidence before deciding on the Uranium One project at Leonardville. Chairperson Tobie Aupindi said farming and mining should work together to support livelihoods. The committee also questioned why the project’s water permit was revoked four years ago and never reissued. Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen now responds.  The post Parliament Probes Uranium One Project. first appeared on Future Media News.The post Parliament Probes […]

Erongo Regional Council (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA Erongo governor Natalia |Goagoses has renewed calls for the construction of a permanent government office park, warning that the regional council’s reliance on rented facilities is draining public resources. Currently, the council spends about N$100,000 a month on office rentals. According to the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), in the proposed 2025/26 budget, |Goagoses said that figure is expected to more than double to […]

By: Staff Reporter Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader and parliamentarian, Bernadus Swartbooi, has raised questions over the impact of synthetic diamonds on Namibia’s traditional diamond sector. Swartbooi addressed the questions to mines minister, Natangue Ithete, during the parliamentary sitting on Wednesday. He warned that the country risks revenue losses, job cuts, and reputational harm if the issue is ignored. “The diamond industry has long been a cornerstone of Namibia’s economy, […]

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says counsellors have been assigned to all families of those who lost loved ones in the Mariental accident. NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya reports that she made the remarks during a memorial service on Wednesday in honour of the 14 uniformed members and two civilians who died in last Saturday’s tragic crash.  The post Families of Mariental Crash Victims Receive Counselling Support first appeared on Future Media News.The post Families […]