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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Windhoek, 2 March 2026 ___________________________________________________________ Welcome home, champions. Today, we gather not merely to receive a football team, but to celebrate a defining national moment. You return to Namibia as champions. You return having written a new and proud chapter…
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Windhoek, 27 February 2026 ___________________________________________________________ Sport and football in particular hold a special place in the hearts of our people. It inspires communities, nurtures talent among our youth, and creates moments that unite Namibians across regions, generations and backgrounds. Today’s…
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State House, Banquet Hall, Windhoek, 23 February 2026. ____________________________________________________________ Ladies and gentlemen, It is both my distinct honour and solemn constitutional responsibility to officiate at this important ceremony as I commission the newly appointed high commissioner of the Republic of…
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Ohangwena region, 20 February 2026 _______________________________________ Today, we gather under the shadow of loss, united in grief, but also in gratitude for a life that was lived in service to the people and the nation of Namibia. The passing of…
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Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of Namibia, Heroes Acre, 7 February 2026. ___________________________________________________________ This solemn candle lighting ceremony is held to celebrate the lives of our revered founding president, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who departed this earth on…
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Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of Namibia, Supreme Court, Windhoek, 5 February 2026. ___________________________________________________________ Today, we gather at the heart of our constitutional democracy to mark the opening of the 2026 legal year, a moment that calls…
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Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Swapo Party and of the Republic of Namibia, Gateway Centre, Windhoek. Wednesday, 4 February 2026. ___________________________________________________________ Yesterday, parliament was officially opened and today, we are gathered here to commence our induction workshop dedicated…
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