McHenry Venaani, leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) and Namibia’s official opposition, took to Parliament to thank the late President Hage Geingob for his leadership and outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for guiding the nation through a turbulent year since Geingob’s death in February 2024. With PDM holding five seats in the National Assembly and […]

Debmarine Namibia reported a 38% decline in revenue to N$8.5 billion for 2024, driven by falling diamond prices and reduced production. The company produced 2.234 million carats of rough diamonds, a 4% decrease from the 2.327 million carats mined in 2023, reflecting market-driven adjustments. Mertens highlighted a 91% drop in free cash flow, attributing it […]

Yesterday, Esther Muinjangue, leader of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) and Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, took to Parliament to thank the late President Hage Geingob for appointing her to his cabinet in 2020 and praised outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his leadership during a challenging transitional year. As NUDO’s first female […]

The National Assembly passed an amendment last week to integrate the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, a move rejected by the Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) for risking administrative inefficiencies and funding cuts. Nanso President Dorthea Nangolo has fiercely opposed this, citing past struggles with […]

President Nangolo Mbumba prepares to exit office on Friday, concluding his interim term since Hage Geingob’s death in February 2024, as praised for maintaining peace. Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari speaks to Daybreak.