The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, said plans are ongoing to address inequities and constraints to accessing health facilities. Also to be reviewed is the conduct of healthcare workers and perceived shortcomings in project management. Ben Nangombe addressed the opening of the ‘2025 to 2031 Strategic Plan Workshop’ […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport bid farewell to its former minister, John Mutorwa, who retired, while also welcoming the incoming minister, Veikko Nekundi. The event highlighted the dedication and service demonstrated by Mutorwa throughout his tenure while embracing a new chapter under Minister Nekundi’s leadership, with a focus on the growth and development of […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has given an update on the flash floods that hit Kalkrand Village. Dr. Ngurare reported that heavy rainfall throughout Monday night caused significant damage to properties, disrupted daily life and led to the closure of schools. In response, the Office of the Prime Minister, along with the Hardap Regional Council and […]
In the wake of recent disruptions along the Windhoek-Rehoboth corridor, the Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Roads Authority, has embarked on constructing a permanent two-way bypass to restore seamless connectivity between the two localities. This follows complaints received from Rehoboth residents. Acknowledging the challenges faced by commuters, Minister of Works and […]
The need for practical steps to address economic challenges faced by Namibians topped the discussions at the budget dialogue facilitated by the Economic Association of Namibia. Panellists expressed a shared urgency for immediate action. The dialogue convened by economists, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives argued that the experimental phase should have ended. Namibia’s economic […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated her administration’s resolve to tackle corruption head-on. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah said she would focus on incidences of corruption under her administration, saying the focus is to address the social ill effectively. “I am not going to follow up on things that happened before I was here, but things happening from 21 March, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the new Cabinet members have been duly assigned to their tasks and that every project under implementation will be closely monitored and evaluated regularly, starting within the next three months. The President, in her address to the first Cabinet meeting of the new administration, made it clear that delays in the […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the first Cabinet meeting, reminding the ministers of the resolve to curb corruption without delays. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah said service delivery should also not be compromised and urged them to start working.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment, rural development, and upgrading informal settlements, key priorities he championed during his time in the Swapo Party Youth League. In a social media post, Ngurare outlined plans to engage high-density communities, building on his past grassroots efforts. He recalled visits […]
The Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School scooped the Oshana Regional Library Annual Debate Championship award this weekend. In second place and third, respectively, were the Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School and Dr. Abraham Iiyambo SS, while Nehale Secondary School was placed fourth. The debaters touched on Namibia’s newly sworn-in President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her […]
