On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2026, I join the global community in reaffirming the fundamental importance of a free, independent, and responsible media. Namibia continues to stand as a beacon of press freedom on the African continent…

Windhoek, 8 April 2026. ___________________________________________________________ We could not have foreseen that this address would be preceded by such profound grief. Comrade James Unomasa Uerikua and his son Venturo Uerikua tragically passed on in a car accident on 3 April 2026,…

State House, Windhoek. 2 April 2026. ___________________________________________________________ I should note, from the onset and for the sake of clarity, that many members of parliament would ordinarily be present at an occasion such as this. However, they are currently in session…

State House, Windhoek. 21 March 2026. ___________________________________________________________ It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the State House this afternoon as we celebrate Namibia’s 36 years of independence. Earlier today, at the stroke of midnight, as Namibia entered 21…

Windhoek, Khomas region. 21 March 2026. ___________________________________________________________ Fellow Namibians, On 21 March, 36 years ago, our founding president, father of the Namibian nation and leader of the Namibian revolution, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, declared Namibia’s independence, and I quote, “In conclusion,…

Windhoek, Namibia. 8 March 2026 ____________________________________________________________ More than a century ago, in 1910, women gathered in Copenhagen to demand recognition, equality and dignity. From that historic gathering emerged what the world now commemorates every year as International Women’s Day, first…