Mines and Energy Minister Natangue Ithete faced questions from fellow MPs around expected electricity price hikes, particularly how low-income households are to cope. Ithete highlighted the fact that his ministry approved only a 3.8 percent price hike, whereas Nampower had initially proposed 17.44 percent. “It is a real concern that an increase in electricity tariffs […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism aims to complete the reconstruction of the Etosha National Park boundary fence by 2030. The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, said this on Thursday during the parliament session while answering questions posed by McHenry Venaani. “Our goal is to complete the reconstruction of the park […]
An objection recently lodged against a successful bidder for the design of the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme has delayed the project’s much-anticipated implementation. This was revealed during a meeting between the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, and the ||Kharas Regional Political leadership and traditional leaders in […]
No tenders should be given to companies that have failed to adhere to the set minimum national wage of N$13.50. This is according to the head of security at the Public Service Union of Namibia, Andreas Huasiku, who addressed a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday. Since the implementation of the National Minimum Wage on […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public about a suspected outbreak of cholera in Opuwo, Kunene Region. Outstanding test results following the death of a minor in Opuwo Hospital this week are feared to point to cholera. The executive director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced this […]
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi flagged government garage operations as an example of poor public service. Nekundi wants the government garage policy overhauled. Minister Veikko Nekundi addressed senior staff members attending a five-year strategic plan development workshop at Swakopmund. “Body overhaul at the government garage is the only option. I see no other way […]
The maintenance policy of the Ministry of Works and Transport needs an overhaul to deal with government infrastructure that is rotting and falling apart. Minister Veikko Nekundi made the call when he addressed the management team at Swakopmund. The ministry’s management team is in the coast developing a five-year strategic plan. Veikko Nekundi expressed disappointment […]
The 5th Angola ICT Forum 2025 started in Luanda, Angola, with global ICT stakeholders attending. The summit aims to position Angola as the continent’s tech hub. This year’s theme is “Strengthening Namibia-Angola Cooperation in ICT, Media, and Broadcasting.” Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, shared more.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says despite Namibia implementing several strategic initiatives to safeguard children’s rights and welfare and various collaborative programs, the reality of many African children and those in the country remains challenging. Kantema made the remarks during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child held […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the two Angolan public media houses in Luanda, Angola, today. The MOs between the Public Television of Angola (TPA) and Angola Press News Agency (Angop) aim to enhance broadcasting between the two countries by sharing content, training, and […]
