The word “dilapidated” is frequently used to describe healthcare facilities throughout the country. However, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, believes this term is exaggerated. Nangombe acknowledges that the ministry faces challenges but asserts that it has made substantial progress in upgrading infrastructure over the years. “Of course […]
Members of Parliament have commended the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, for his efforts in presenting a substantial increment in this year’s national budget. However, some are concerned about the inadequacy of the allocated funds for old-age grants and the absence of dedicated financial provisions and employment opportunities. In her contribution to […]
1.6 million SIM cards have been registered across the country as of last month. Individuals who have not yet registered their cards are given a 15-day window to do so. The deadline for SIM card registration remains unchanged at the end of this month, and those who do not register by then risk being suspended […]
Residents of the Suncity location at Rundu have been without running water for months. They have now resorted to collecting water from the supply lines found above the ground. Residents say they have been without water since October last year, while others have never had running water since their taps were installed. This has left […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has assured the members of Parliament of an update on the genocide negotiations on a separate platform. This follows questions by the leader of PDM, McHenry Venaani, on the progress of the discussions. In 2021, Germany admitted the atrocities it committed during 1904–1908 against the Nama and Herero communities after a stretch […]
The Namibian government remains steadfast in addressing the backlog of serviced urban land and affordable housing, providing an amount of N$297 million in subsidies to local authorities and regional councils. President Nangolo Mbumba says this commitment is being carried out under the Mass Urban and Regional Land Servicing Programme. The Mass Urban and Regional Land […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has credited the late President Hage Geingob for the increased female representation in Parliament and the executive arm of government and for providing astute leadership at a time when the country needed it most. “His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob will be remembered for, amongst other things, providing astute leadership at a […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the promotion of Namibianization is progressing well in the fisheries sector. He revealed that, to date, 90% of fishing rights are owned by Namibians, and the sector employs about 18,000 Namibians. “The government has successfully implemented the employment redressing programme, which employs 2,367 people. This is a sustainable job opportunity initiative, […]
Namibia expects firmer estimates of recoverable reserves to be announced this financial year and aid in addressing socio-economic challenges such as unemployment. President Nangolo Mbumba, who delivered the State of the Nation Address this afternoon, says this follows oil exploration activities by international companies in 2023. “In 2023, Namibia experienced a surge in oil exploration […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has finalised some of its directives set out under its National Management Development Forum (NMDF). One of the directives that is a challenge is the implementation of the performance management system. The Executive Director of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, has undertaken some interventions to ensure the full […]
