President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from Luanda, Angola, where she participated in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. During the summit, the President engaged in bilateral discussions, participated in panel discussions, and promoted investment in Namibia, advocating for a balanced partnership between the government and the private sector. Upon her return, she spoke to NBC News […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services emphasized the need for the ministry to be proactive in responding to health challenges experienced in the country. Dr. Esperance Luvindao was speaking at the launch of the National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines in Windhoek. The guidelines will strengthen Namibia’s capacity for early detection, reporting, and response to public […]
The task force responsible for implementing free tertiary education is expected to deliver a roadmap for the process by August this year. Established by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, the task force is chaired by Gerald Vries, the Executive Director of the ministry. This group will develop the technical, financial, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration is looking to bring more women on board in crucial sectors such as mining. In this regard, she appealed to potential partners in the USA and across the globe, urging the private sector to invest in African women not as beneficiaries, but as partners, co-creators, and change-makers. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah […]
Secretary to the Cabinet, Emilia Mkusa, has announced the reappointment of Dr. Audrin Mathe as the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. This new five-year term will take effect on November 1, 2025. Additionally, Sikongo Haihambo has been reappointed as the Executive Director of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for a balanced partnership between the government and the private sector to foster a mixed economy and drive national development, particularly in job creation. During the “Invest in Namibia” session at the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the strategic importance of empowering local entrepreneurs and businesses to […]
The Erongo Regional Council is calling on potential investors in various sectors to attend the Investors Conference on the 4th of July in Swakopmund. The one-day conference aims at advocating for the development of Uis and boosting its social development. Specific sectors such as retail, real estate, mining, banking and tourism sectors are urged to […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is in the process of reviewing and strengthening policy and legislative reforms to reduce food imports and scaling up production through green scheme projects. Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi revealed this in the National Assembly while responding to questions by NDP Leader Martin Lukato on food imports. Lukato […]
The Edu-Conservation Initiative has launched its toolkit, aimed at boosting education and connectivity in rural areas. Director Julie Cleverdon said at the launch in the capital that the toolkits are meant to create secure learning environments while promoting sustainable educational practices. “So the programme is actually about taking conservation messaging into the classrooms, but on […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Dr. Tobie Aupindi, has called for innovative ways to manage Namibia’s natural resources, saying the country must think global while acting local. Dr. Aupindi spoke at a stakeholder’s meeting held at Parliament today. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and representatives […]
