President Nangolo Mbumba – Windhoek Observer

16 Sep

Namibia set to champion multilateralism at UNGA

ObserverNational NewsPhilemon Yang, President Nangolo Mbumba, Summit of the Future (SOTF), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Niël Terblanché Ahead of his departure for New York on Monday to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Nangolo Mbumba has urged member states to reflect on how they can strengthen multilateralism. Over 190 world leaders, including President Mbumba, will participate in this year’s UNGA, seeking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Mbumba will deliver his maiden address at the General Assembly. The president is set to highlight Namibia’s contribution to shaping the Pact of the Future, while also outlining the nation’s aspirations for a more equitable and sustainable global order. He will also hold…

11 Sep

Maritime Museum inaugurated in Lüderitz

ObserverNational NewsFluksman Samuehl, Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company, Namibia’s maritime history, President Nangolo Mbumba

Niël Terblanché A landmark achievement in preserving Namibia’s maritime history was realised on Wednesday when President Nangolo Mbumba officially inaugurated the Namibian Maritime Museum in Lüderitz. President Mbumba stressed the museum's importance in documenting the role the ocean has played in Namibia's development. "Our coast, stretching 1,572 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, has been central to trade, exploration, and cultural exchange for centuries. This museum stands as a resource for discovering our rich maritime history and understanding the ocean’s economic significance," he said. He said that the new facility is more than a repository of historical artefacts, the museum will…

09 Sep

Traditional leaders called upon to focus on addressing challenges

ObserverNational NewsNamibia's Council of Traditional Leaders, President Nangolo Mbumba

Niël Terblanché As Namibia prepares for the presidential and national assembly elections in November, the role of traditional authorities in promoting national unity and addressing key challenges such as poverty and gender-based violence remains indispensable. On Monday, the 25th Annual Meeting of Namibia's Council of Traditional Leaders (CTL) commenced in Windhoek, focusing on unity, development, and maintaining stability as the country heads towards the November elections. President Nangolo Mbumba officially opened the meeting, acknowledging traditional leaders' vital role in fostering peace and unity, especially in rural communities. “The responsibility of our traditional leaders is to uphold traditions while actively participating…

12 May

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ObserverLatest, National NewsPresident Nangolo Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba described founding President Sam Nujoma as a visionary leader with extraordinary foresight on his 95th birthday.Nujoma, who served as Namibia's first democratically elected president, was born on 12 May 1929 to Daniel Nujoma and Helvi Kondombolo in the Etunda village in the Omusati region.Mbumba's message to Nujoma was delivered by Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this morning.