Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

02 Sep

Geingob denies rift

ObserverNational NewsDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Nandi-Ndaitwah, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Staff Writer Swapo party President Hage Geingob has again denied continues news reports of a rift between himself and the vice president of the Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, ahead of the November congress. This comes after allegation that Nandi-Ndaitwah has been omitted from traveling delegations on many of Geingob’s official international trips this year. “There is simply no truth in the allegation of fallout between the two leaders. President Geingob believes in leadership that is collegial and consultative, with a healthy balance of horizontal and vertical decision making. In fact, President…

Namibia to suffer if unrest continues in South Africa

ObserverObserver MoneyDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Tujoromajo Kasuto Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says if the situation in South Africa (SA) continues it will have an unfavorable effect on Namibia’s economy as most of the country’s goods come from South Africa. “The unrest in South Africa has moved to the level whereby it would be difficult for the movement of people and goods in South Africa and its neighbors. It would have a negative impact as we all know, most of our goods come from South Africa, if it goes to that extent, it is not just the businesses…

Ndaitwah’s suppression of CSE is contradictory

ObserverNational NewsDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] Over the decades of her public service, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation grew to prominence as a staunch advocate of women’s rights. We find the new position of Nandi-Ndaitwah against comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), a total contradiction to her erstwhile claim to fame as an advocate for women. Sexuality education for young girls and women is the first step towards their empowerment. Women must make choices about their bodies and their futures. We fail to see a logical reason for Namibia’s #1 international women empowerment advocate to shift gears and withdraw…