Namibia Launches 25mw Solar Plant, Honouring Freedom Fighter, Advancing Energy Transition

Namibia Launches 25mw Solar Plant, Honouring Freedom Fighter, Advancing Energy Transition

Document - Speech by Namibian president Nangolo Mbumba at the inauguration of the 25MW Khan Solar PV Plant, Usakos, in the Erongo region, 6 March 2025.

Mbumba bids farewell to State House staff – News Stand

Ester Mbathera  President Nangolo Mbumba held a farewell lunch with State House staff on Thursday, to mark the end of his tenure as he prepares to hand over the presidency to President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 21 March. Mbumba, who became the first Namibian president to complete the term of a predecessor who passed away while in office, reflected on his time in office during the event. The farewell program was officiated by Inge Zaamwani,

Will the Outgoing Namibian President Pardon the Fishrot Defendants?

On August 4 two former Namibian ministers, other once high-ranking government officials, and their accomplices go on trial for stealing millions of dollars from Namibian citizens. Unless, that is, President Nangolo Mbumba pardons them before leaving office March 20. The pardon would not only subvert the rule of law but indelibly tarnish ruling party SWAPO’s legacy.  SWAPO, the South West Africa People’s Organization, began life fighting to free …

Namibia launches 25MW solar plant, honouring freedom fighter, advancing energy transition

Speech by Namibian president Nangolo Mbumba at the inauguration of the 25MW Khan Solar PV Plant, Usakos, in the Erongo region, 6 March 2025. I am delighted to join you this morning to launch the 25 megawatt Khan Solar PV Plant here at Usakos in honour of Moses Mague //Garoeb, a gallant patriot and staunch freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the cause of Namibia’s independence.  Namibia’s freedom fighters were driven by the desire not only …