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Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future | 36th Anniversary of independence

Happy Independence Day!

Since today is Saturday, March 21, 2026, Namibia is officially celebrating its 36th Anniversary of independence.

On this day in 1990, Namibia ended decades of colonial rule and South African administration, raising its own flag for the first time at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The 36th anniversary is being observed under the theme “Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future.” 

2026 Celebration Highlights

Here is how the nation is marking the milestone today:

  • Decentralized Events: For the first time, official celebrations are being held across all 14 regions simultaneously, rather than at a single national venue.
  • Key Locations:
    • Khomas Region: Main festivities at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek.
    • Erongo Region: Celebrations are centered at Usab Stadium in Karibib.
    • Hardap Region: Events at the Mariental Sports Grounds.
  • Leadership: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Namibia’s first female president) has called for national unity, emphasizing that while the liberation struggle is won, the new “struggle” is for economic inclusion and addressing youth unemployment.

Watch the Celebrations

Did You Know?

The name “Namibia” was chosen to be ethnically neutral, derived from the Namib Desert, which is considered the oldest desert in the world.

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Courtesy call by Dr. Rogério Tavares, the Namibian Honorary Consul in Lisbon Portugal on Her Excellency Madame Sabine Böhlke-Möller in Paris.

Her Excellency Madame Sabine Böhlke-Möller and Dr. Rogério Tavares, the Namibian Honorary Consul in Lisbon Portugal.

The meeting offered a chance to discuss the Honorary Consulate’s activities, particularly its role in supporting the Embassy’s efforts to boost trade and investment between Namibia and Portugal. They also discussed hosting a business seminar in Lisbon next year to further strengthen economic ties.  The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia, based in Paris, is concurrently accredited to the Portuguese Republic.

Ms. Sabine BÖHLKE- MÖLLER was recently appointed Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Namibia to the French Republic, Portugal, Spain and Italy.

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It’s never been easier

TO INVEST IN NAMIBIA

Namibia is ranked amongst the world’s most politically stable countries, with guaranteed safety, security and rule of law.  

Namibia is ambitiously establishing herself as a gateway for industrialisation in Southern Africa, leveraging the strategic location complemented by the world-class port at Walvis Bay, abundant natural resources, and forward-looking policies. With the best road network in Africa, Namibia serves as a logistics hub for road, rail, and sea transportation, connecting neighbouring countries and the Southern African Development Community to the global marketplace.

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Key Takeaways from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s First State of the Nation Address

“We are too few to be poor.”

— H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia

On 24 April 2025, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her Maiden State of the Nation Address under the theme:

“Unity in Diversity, Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development.”

Here are some of the key highlights:

Seven Priority Sectors for Socio-Economic Transformation:

1. Agriculture

2. Sports

3. Youth Empowerment

4. Quality Education & Training

5. Creative Industries

6. Quality Health & Social Welfare

7. Land, Housing & Sanitation

Eight Critical Economic Enablers:

• Mining

• Energy

• Oil & Gas

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Water

• Fisheries

• Transport & Logistics

Economic Outlook & Reforms:

• Projected GDP growth of 4.5% in 2025.

• Corporate tax reduction to 30% in 2025, down to 28% in 2026.

• Strengthened Sovereign Wealth Fund, now at N$450 million.

• Continued fiscal prudence with focus on debt stabilization and deficit reduction.

Education & Youth Empowerment:

• 100% subsidized tertiary education at public universities and TVET centres starting 2026.

• Consolidation of youth-focused grants into a single Youth Fund (N$257 million initial allocation).

• Launch of the National Youth Internship and Apprenticeship Programme.

Housing & Social Protection:

• Target of 10,000 low-cost housing units annually (50,000 over five years).

• Continued expansion of social safety nets, including support to orphans, vulnerable children, and persons with disabilities.

Energy & Industrialization:

• Focus on value addition in mining, oil & gas, and critical minerals.

• First oil production targeted within the shortest timeframe.

• Commitment to harness Namibia’s uranium potential as part of the energy mix.

Good Governance & Anti-Corruption:

• Reinforcement of anti-corruption frameworks through the Whistle-Blower Protection Act, Witness Protection Act, and the National Anti-Corruption Strategy.

• Call for a collective fight against corruption, echoing Julius Nyerere’s words: “Corruption is an act of treason.”

Foreign Policy & Diplomacy:

• Strong advocacy for multilateralism, peace, and security in the SADC region and beyond.

• Reaffirmation of Namibia’s support for the rights of the people of Western Sahara and Palestine.

• Commitment to economic diplomacy and strategic partnerships.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message was clear:

Namibia stands ready to unlock its full potential through unity of purpose, accountability, and implementation excellence.

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Global African Hydrogen Summit 2024 – Strategic Conference Programme

Connecting the energy industry to ignite transformative thought leadership.

Held under the theme From Ambition To Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrialisation, the Strategic Conference will present transformative thought leadership and insights from the minds of heads of government, industry leaders, technology experts and energy pioneers to advocate, showcase and communicate the case for hydrogen and renewable energies as underpinning solutions to both a lower carbon energy system and the blueprint for a green industrial economy. Read More

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NAMIBIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

Namibia‟s industrial ambition is articulated in Vision 2030, which stipulates that the country should be an industrialised nation with a high income by the year 2030.

(NIDA), is a National Agency under both the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises (MFPE) and the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) as hybrid governance model for public enterprises in Namibia. The agency was established through act of Parliament Act 16 of 2016 with the mandate to spearhead, among others to develop industrial, agribusiness and business infrastructure as well as facilitate investment attraction in the country. NIDA has also set aside adequate industrial land available for private sector development in different towns across the country, such as in Tsumeb, Otavi, Divundu, Walvis Bay, Karibib, Okahandja, Opuwo, Witvlei, Otjiwarongo, Omaruru, Oshakati, Brakwater and Prosperita in Windhoek.

The agency is requesting interested local and international investors to submit proposal to develop and operate commercial viable operations or projects for the long term leasing and or through joint venture arrangement with NIDA. Read More

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CABINET 2021-2025

H.E Dr. Nangolo Mbumba is the President of the Republic of Namibia. He was sworn-in on Sunday, 04th February 2024. He succeeded, H.E Dr. Hage G Geingob, the third President of the Republic of Namibia. The Executive Power of the Republic of Namibia shall vest in the President and the Cabinet. Cabinet description

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VISA REQUIREMENT FOR NON- RECIPROCATING COUNTRIES

The Cabinet of the Republic of Namibia has granted authorization to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security to introduce an entry visa requirement to countries that have not reciprocated the favourable treatment granted to their nationals when visiting Namibia. This strategic decision, aimed at fostering fair and balanced diplomatic relations, will affect a total of 31 countries. Read more at : MEDIA RELEASE VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RECIPROCATING COUNTRIES

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE PRESIDENT HIS EXCELLENCY DR HAGE G. GEINGOB 

The official memorial service of the late President took place on Saturday, 24 February 2024, at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, where the Chief Mourner, H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and other international guests pay their tribute to the late President for his contribution during the liberation struggle and an independent Namibia. The official burial of the late President will be held at the Heroes Acre on Sunday 25.

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Announcement of the Passing of H.E Dr Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, 04 February 2024

Dr. Hage G. Geingob on his last visit to Portugal, welcomed by Honorary Consul Rogério Tavares

Fellow Namibians,

It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today, Sunday 4 February 2024 at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team. At his side, was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children.

His medical team, as I informed the nation only yesterday has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our President recovers. Regrettably,notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on.

Fellow Namibians,

The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house. At this moment of deepest sorrow, I appeal to the nation to remain calm and collected while the Government attends to all necessary state arrangements, preparations and other protocols. Further announcements in this regard will be made.

While keeping the President’s bereaved family, and you, dear fellow Namibians, in our thoughts and prayers, Cabinet will convene with immediate effect in order to make the necessary state arrangements in this regard.

May the Soul of our beloved Dr Hage G. Geingob Rest in Eternal Peace.

H.E. DR NANGOLO MBUMBA

ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA.