Namibian singers interested in joining The Jubilant Commonwealth Choir?

Roger Bullen elected new Chair of FRIENDS OF NAMIBIA
Roger Bullen was elected as the new Chair of the FRIENDS OF NAMIBIA .. Much thanks and appreciation was expressed to Margaret Lipscomb for many years of excellent work and activity as outgoing chair...

President Pohamba opens Namibia International Investment Forum
It is a great pleasure for me to address this important gathering .. We view the Namibia International Investment Forum and Expo 2011 as yet another initiative aimed at advancing our agenda for economic growth and job creation...

Namibia to host International Investment Forum 28-29 November 2011
The Government of Namibia will be hosting the Namibia International Investment Forum in partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council, in Windhoek on 29 ‐ 30 November 2011...

President Pohamba addresses session on Commonwealth Partnerships for Natural Resources Development at Commonwealth Business Forum 2011
As Governments and peoples of the Commonwealth nations, we look up to our scientists, academics and private sector institutions to develop new technologies that will enable us to better harness the benefits of our natural endowments.

At the same time, Governments should be flexible and pragmatic enough to ensure that the regulations that they put in place do not unduly stifle the creativity and ingenuity of the private sector to operate economically. In order to create workable Commonwealth partnerships for natural resources development...

President Pohamba addresses Commonwealth Business Forum on Opportunities in Namibia, Perth, Australia
We are also proud that Namibia has been recognized internationally as a competitive and attractive investment destination. The recent Africa Competitiveness Report ranks Namibia favourably. Namibia stands at position number four in Africa...

President Pohamba addresses the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
I wish to congratulate you and your country Qatar, on your election as President of this Session. In the same vein, I would like to convey our appreciation to H.E. Dr. Joseph Deiss for his commendable efforts and leadership during his Presidency of the 65th Session. I also congratulate H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon on his re-election as Secretary-General..

High Commissioner addresses British Council Africa (BCA) on Doing Business in Namibia
My message to you today is that Namibia is open for business. It is an important priority for our country to promote trade and investment. This is part of our national development strategy aimed at broadening the industrial base of our economy....

Statement by High Commissioner on Heroes Day in Manchester
I would like to take this rare opportunity to thank you most sincerely on behalf of the staff of the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, and indeed on my own behalf, for inviting us here to Manchester to honour this most important day..

Mines Minister Katali Statement on Petroleum Exploration Activities 2011-2012
We are expecting 6-8 wells to be drilled in Namibia in the next 18 months. These high number of well is the biggest in the exploration history of Namibia...

President of Namibia & Chairperson of SADC visits London from 21-24 June 2011
His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba arrived in London on 21 June 2011 to address the annual Africa Business Forum & Awards in his capacity as Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC)..

Special Report on Namibia [PDF]
Published by FIRST to mark the visit of President Hifikepunye Pohamba

President Pohamba launches second Special Report on Namibia by FIRST Magazine
I am pleased to welcome you all to this special breakfast meeting, which was organised with the support of FIRST Magazine, to bring together business people from the United Kingdom and Namibia...

Peebles Links strengthened with High Commissioner's visit
His Excellency George Liswaniso was welcomed to the school's annual prize giving night along with several Namibian exchange pupils and teachers by Rector John Brown on Wednesday..

Press Statement on Public-Private Partnership in the Mining Sector of Namibia by Mines & Energy Minister [PDF]
The Cabinet at its Fifth Meeting (2011) declared certain minerals as controlled and high value minerals or strategic minerals. These strategic minerals include uranium, gold, copper, coal, diamonds, and rare earth metals..

Foreign Minister Hon. Utoni Nujoma attends CMAG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourble Utoni Nujoma, MP, attended the 35th Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group Meeting (CMAG) in London from 27 - 28 April 2011...

PRESIDENT POHAMBA DELIVERS STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
I have come to this august House to account to the nation on the activities of our Government over the past twelve months and to share our plans and goals in the new Financial Year and beyond...

British Foundation provides a 'first' for Namibia
The Catherine Bullen Foundation are pioneering an innovative and environmentally friendly method of construction in Namibia..

Environment & Tourism Deputy Minister opens Network Namibia & launches Namibia Community Tourism Brochure
I am profoundly humbled by such a big turnout at this event. Observing this attendance, with many of you wanting to know more about and even explore our country...

President Pohamba declares a state of emergency following heavy floods
Our country is, once again experiencing the wrath of Mother Nature in the form of devastating floods. Namibia has been badly affected, particularly the northern part of our country. My Government is concerned about the destructive impact ... . I also call on the international community to assist our Government in this present crisis situation and its aftermath such as in the rehabilitation of infrastructure destroyed by the floods. In this regard, I must single out roads, bridges, schools and health facilities as toping the priority list..

London 2012 Olympic Stadium complete, Frank Fredericks lays final piece of grass to complete construction
Namibian icon and Chairman of the IOC Athletes' Commission and Olympian Frank Fredericks, Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chairman John Armitt, London 2012 chair Seb Coe and 400m hurdles 2012 hopeful Tasha Danvers laid the last piece of turf on the Olympic Stadium's field of play, marking the completion of construction on the flagship venue..

Namibia Tourism-UK presents Network Nambia Event 2011 - 6 April [PDF]
Network Namibia is an annual evening event hosting 750 people with an interest in Africa. The theme of the evening will be the success of conservation efforts in Namibia and specifically the Black Rhino..

Namibia calls for the respect of the AU decision on Libya
Namibia reaffirms its full support for the AU Peace and Security Council ad hoc Committee of Heads of State and Government to carry out its mandate of facilitating dialogue between Libyan parties...

President Pohamba's Independence Day speech [PDF]
I wish to start by congratulating the Namibian people on this historic occasion of the commemoration of our nation's 21st Independence Anniversary...

Church service in commemoration of Namibia's 21st independence anniversary
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey will have an Evensong on Namibia's National Day on Monday 21 March 2011 at 17:00 to pray for the nation and its leaders and people. H.E the High Commissioner will be reading a second lesson. Compatriots and friends of Namibia are invited to join the High Commissioner and staff at Westminster Abbey for the Evensong at 16:45. You will be met by the Canon in Residence at the Great West Door who will then conduct you to your seat in the Quire.

Budget statement 2011/2012 by the Minister of Finance [PDF]
I am honoured to present to this August House the Appropriation Bill for financial year 2011/12 and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework covering the period 2011/12 to 2013/14..

Ministerial Statement to Parliament on Current State of International Affairs [PDF]
I am grateful for this opportunity to address this august house and share with you Namibia's position on various international developments...

President Pohamba inaugurates the Namibia Institute of Public Administration & Management [PDF]
We are gathered here today to witness an important milestone in our quest to improve public service delivery in post-independence Namibia...

UB40 wows fans in Windhoek
Thousands of screaming fans attended the shows that took place at Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek from Thursday to Saturday...

Statement by President Pohamba at the Opening of the 3rd Session of Namibia's 5th Parliament
I am grateful to the Honourable Speaker for his kind words of welcome. At the same time, I wish to express the profound sense of honour and privilege that I feel to stand before this Joint Session to officially open..

[PDF] Statement by President Pohamba at the 65th Sessions of the UN General Assembly
Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on your election as President of the 65th Session of the UN General Assembly....

[PDF] Statement by President Pohamba at the UN MDG Summit
I join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. Secretary General, for convening this High Level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals....

Agriculture Investment Conference, Windhoek, Namibia - 15-17 September 2010
The Namibia Agriculture Investment Conference 2010 provides an ideal platform to explore the enormous investment opportunities in Namibian Agricultural and agri-business sectors…..

[PDF] Ministerial Statement: An update on the EPA Negotiations
Hon. Dr Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade and Industry delivered a Ministerial Statement in Parliament to update members on the EPA negotiations...

[PDF] STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2010
I have come to this august House today to address this joint session of our Parliament on this occasion of the State of the Nation Address.........

[PDF] Namibia Tourism-UK presents NETWORK NAMIBIA, 14 April 2010
An evening with: Benedict Allen who will speak about his thousand mile journey along the remote Skeleton Coast ........

[PDF] Statement for the 2010-2011 budget by Hon. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Minister of Finance
I am honoured to present to this House the Appropriation Bill for 2010/11, the first under the new SWAPO Party Government ........

[PDF] Inauguration Address by President Pohamba
A short while ago, I was sworn in for my second and last term of office as President........

[PDF] Inaugural Mining Expo to take place in Windhoek, Namibia
The event presents an ideal opportunity to those who wish to network with the industry and make face-to-face contact to identify new business prospects.........

Namibia Economic Outlook February 2010
The Namibian economy is expected to recover to 4.2 percent during 2010 after
a contraction of 1.0 percent estimated for 2009. The recovery is in line with the projected global economy........

Fifteenth session of the conference of the parties (cop15)
Statement delivered by the Rt Hon. Nahas Angula, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, on behalf of H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the occasion of the high level segment of the fifteenth session of the conference of the parties (cop15) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC)....

Presidential and National Assembly Election Results
The Electoral Commission of Namibia confirmed that President Hifikepunye Pohamba has been re-elected for a second term after scoring 75.25% of the presidential vote....

[PDF] Statement by President Pohamba on the Boundless Southern Africa Presidential Event
It is a distinct honour for me to address you on this happy occasion of the Boundless Southern Africa Presidential Event. This event follows the SADC Council of Ministers’ Decision in Grand Baie, Mauritius, which the Summit endorsed subsequently ...

[PDF] Namibia’s Budget at a Glance
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow compatriots Allow me first and foremost to take this opportunity to welcome and thank you most sincerely for joining us today at this auspicious occasion marking our national day...

State of the Nation Address 2009
I stand before this joint Session of our Parliament to report on the State of the Nation, covering the 2008/2009 Financial Year.  As per the requirements of the Namibian Constitution, I will focus my address on the policies and programmes of our SWAPO Party ...

Rt. Hon Prime Minister Nahas Angula on Commonwealth Educational Cooperation Conference, Oxford.
This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth and the fiftieth year of the birth of Commonwealth cooperation in the field of education. It is thus an opportune time to reflect on what the Commonwealth has achieved...

Remarks by His Excellency George Liswaniso - National Day Reception - 20 March 2009
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow compatriots Allow me first and foremost to take this opportunity to welcome and thank you most sincerely for joining us today at this auspicious occasion marking our national day...

[PDF] Statement for the 2009/10 Budget Presented by the Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Minister of Finance
With the current financial year reaching its end, I am once again honoured to table the budget for the 2009/10 financial year and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework covering the years 2009/10 to 2011/12...

Emergency Situation caused by Floods in the North & North East by Pres Pohamba
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to State House this afternoon.  I am pleased to see the members of the media who are here.  I have invited you to State House in order to inform the nation, through you, that our Government has resolved to declare...

State of the Nation Address 2008
I stand before this joint sitting of our august Parliament to fulfill an important constitutional duty of informing you, my compatriots, about the State of the Nation.  Article 32 of the Namibian Constitution enjoins the President, after the tabling of the national budget...

CBC Business Roundtable - H.E. President Hifikepunye Pohamba
Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my distinct honour and privilege to join you at this important business forum. I wish to thank the Commonwealth Business Council and the Namibian High Commission to the United Kingdom for organizing this Business Roundtable on Namibia...