The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Esperance Luvindao, has tabled the Mental Health Bill of 2025 in the National Assembly, describing it as a major legislative step toward modernising mental health care and protecting the rights and dignity of people living with mental health conditions in the country. The bill seeks to repeal […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has emphasised the need for Namibia to invest in and strengthen collaboration on space technologies with countries, such as neighbouring Angola. Emma Theofelus praised the neighbouring country’s significant advancements in satellite communications. The two countries demonstrated their ability to collaborate in satellite technology when Theofelus held a live […]
The degazetted chief of the Tsoaxaudaman Traditional Authority, Joshua Seibeb, has said he will not fight the decision. But he emphasised that he was appointed by the late Chief Bethuel Haraseb and therefore questioned how he was removed by the minister. Senior councillors of the Tsoaxaudaman Traditional Authority convened a meeting to discuss Seibeb’s removal […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded the contract to print and deliver ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections to the South African company Uniprint Global. The ECN said in terms of the N$4.9 million contract, a total of 1,817,100 ballot papers will be printed for the Regional Councils […]
Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Tayele has stressed that Kombat is a settlement under the administration of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council and has not been considered for proclamation as a town or village council. This was her response to Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Ottilie Haitota, who questioned the Ministry of […]
Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health. During the latest briefing by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, Cabinet approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources. Another decision approved […]
The creative industry has welcomed its recognition as a priority area under the 8th administration, saying it’s the first time they are appreciated and recognised. However, they are now calling for coordinated efforts and a deeper understanding of the industry. NBC News sat down with filmmaker Joel Haikali, founder of Joe Vision Production, who has […]
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Namibian government have agreed on the need to scale up financing for youth-led projects that build climate resilience. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed the issue with GCF’s Board Co-Chair Seyni Nafo at State House as Namibia advances its bid to host the Fund’s African Regional Hub. The GCF plans […]
Workers of Gendev Fishing are accusing the company of low pay, citing that they are only getting paid for four and a half hours per day. They revealed this during a demonstration outside the company’s premises on Monday. According to the workers, Gendev Fishing has been holding off on paying their full pay for […]
The Otjozondjupa Region has marked yet another milestone in value addition within the agricultural sector with the opening of a new charcoal sorting factory at Farm Aris, outside Grootfontein. The factory, owned by farmer Onesmus Hanhapo, aims to add value to Namibia’s agricultural outputs while creating local employment opportunities. Hanhapo, who also farms with livestock […]
