Tag: Nandi-Ndaitwah
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Namibia: Political Parties Slam Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Election-Day Public Holiday Over Economic Fears
Overview Namibia finds itself at the center of a heated political debate after the government announced that next Wednesday would be declared a public holiday to coincide with the regional council and local authority elections. The move, advocated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration, has sparked criticism from multiple opposition parties and some business groups who…
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Namibia’s Election-Day Holiday Sparks Economic Debate Amid Political Criticism
Introduction: A Public Holiday with Economic Consequences Namibia’s decision to declare next Wednesday a public holiday to coincide with the regional council and local authority elections has ignited a wave of criticism from several political parties. While the government argues the day will boost civic participation, opponents warn it could exacerbate an already tight fiscal…
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Namibia’s Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets Senegal Leader in Dakar Stopover
Overview of the Stopover Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used a technical stopover in Dakar, Senegal, to conduct a courtesy call with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The brief encounter occurred as she journeyed to Brazil, underscoring the value she and Senegal attach to regional dialogue and bilateral cooperation. While the stopover was short, it provided…
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Namibia’s President at COP30: Driving Climate Dialogue in Brazil
Introduction: Namibia’s Representative at COP30 The President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has arrived at the COP30 Conference Centre in Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties. As Namibia takes its place among nearly 200 nations, the focus is on building pragmatic, action-oriented climate…
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Namibia’s Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets Senegal’s President During Dakar Stopover
Diplomatic Courtesy in Dakar: A Brief Stopover Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used a technical stopover in Dakar, Senegal, on her way to Brazil to engage in a concise, high-level courtesy call with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The meeting, described by officials as brief but meaningful, underscores the ongoing pursuit of pragmatic ties between African…