{"id":100977,"date":"2026-04-17T14:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/nandi-ndaitwah-makes-time100-list-of-global-influencers"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:01:19","slug":"nandi-ndaitwah-makes-time100-list-of-global-influencers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/nandi-ndaitwah-makes-time100-list-of-global-influencers","title":{"rendered":"Nandi-Ndaitwah makes Time100 list of global influencers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has earned global recognition after being named to the Time100 list for 2026, placing her among the world\u2019s most influential figures and spotlighting Namibia\u2019s rising voice on the international stage.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Time100 list recognises the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world\u2019s most influential individuals, celebrating leaders whose contributions continue to shape the global agenda,\u201d Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima says.<\/p>\n<p>She says Nandi-Ndaitwah\u2019s lifelong journey of service embodies a powerful and often overlooked truth, adding that African women were central to the struggle against colonial rule.<\/p>\n<p>Byanyima says the president continues to break barriers, leading an inclusive government and inspiring women across Africa and the world.<\/p>\n<p>She says Nandi-Ndaitwah is recognised as a consistent and respected voice from the global South, advancing equity and justice through international platforms and agreements, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer inclusion reflects her steadfast leadership and commitment to advancing Namibia\u2019s development priorities, strengthening democratic governance, and championing inclusive economic growth,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Byanyima says the recognition underscores Namibia\u2019s growing voice on the international stage, particularly in promoting peace, stability and equitable progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Namibia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. 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