The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) recorded a loss of N$700 million over the past financial year ending on March 31, 2023. The acting Managing Director of NAMCOR says they take full ownership and accountability for the company’s N$700 million loss. This loss, Shiwana Ndeuyema says, could have been prevented if they had the internal control […]
The Walvis Bay State Hospital has received medical equipment worth N$1.1 million through the China-Africa Paired Hospital Co-operation Mechanism. Patients at the Walvis Bay State Hospital were always referred to Windhoek for CT scans. The equipment received through the China-Africa Paired Hospital Co-operation Mechanism ensures, among others, that patients receive the service locally. Moreover, the […]
Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, says the implementation of the Public Procurement Act has significantly impacted the availability of medicines and clinical supplies. In a ministerial statement on the procurement process for pharmaceutical and clinical supplies in the public health sector, Dr. Shangula made a pointed reference to a multimillion-dollar tender for […]
Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras returned from her Miss Universe journey to a warm welcome at the Hosea Kutako International Airport yesterday. |Uiras who clinched the title of Miss Face of the Universe, was greeted by a jubilant crowd led by the ǂNisa ǂNukhoen of |Ai||ams with entertainment provided by the police’s brass band. Her dedication […]
The cancellation of the National Assembly’s Wednesday session raised eyebrows among members, as it was deemed neither procedural nor in line with parliamentary rules. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune explained that there is no provision in the rules that dictates that the speakership may just cancel the session in the middle of it […]
The former Speaker of the German Parliament and Chairperson of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Professor Norbert Lammert, paid a courtesy call on the National Council. The purpose of the engagement was to gain an understanding of the political systems and processes within the Namibian parliament. “We would like to support the efficiency of parliament in […]
The National Council MPs debated on the second reading featuring the Appropriation Amendment Bill. The bill solely looks at revising and reallocating resources without changing the total amount of expenditure. MPs have commended the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises’ efforts to curb excessive spending and for recognising the economic strain experienced by all Namibians. […]
Regional governors are meeting at Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to discuss, among others, rural development, decentralisation, economic growth, and challenges facing communities. Speaking at the opening of the conference, the Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoebes emphasised that such platforms are important when it comes to strategic topics that assist with underlining governors’ […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says the government is encountering some challenges with certain faith-based organisations. Dr. Peya Mushelenga was giving a presentation on the collaboration between the church and government in socio-economic development at an ELCIN capacity-building workshop in Rundu. Dr. Mushelenga says during a difficult period like the COVID-19 pandemic, some […]
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab says Namibia’s commitment to human rights is anchored on the principles of the rule of law, justice, and human dignity. Dausab shared this at the 6th Annual Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Summit underway in Windhoek. Namibia’s policy framework strongly cements press freedom and political activity and creates a conducive environment […]
