Members of Parliament have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of government programmes targeting marginalised communities during their contributions to the debate on the Appropriation Bill. For the 2025/2026 financial year, an amount of N$285,638 million has been allocated to the Division of Marginalised Communities, which falls under the Office of the Vice President. The Division […]
The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Dr. Charles Mubita, emphasised the importance for lawmakers to be cognisant of the socio-economic conditions of veterans. These include post-traumatic disorders, an increasing need for medical services, particularly for the ageing veteran population, and a request for resettlement. Mubita said this when he motivated the over N$1.5 […]
A lecturer in project management at the University of Namibia, Joshua Mario, has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to place the oil and gas industry directly under the Presidency. He believes this is an important move that will help develop the industry. According to Mario, it shows the government’s dedication to growing the sector and […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Emilia Mkusa as Secretary to Cabinet, taking over from Dr. George Simataa. Her appointment is effective from the 1st of May. Mkusa currently serves as Advisor to the President for Political Affairs , following her redeployment from Ethiopia last year, where she served as Ambassador to that country and Permanent […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly has alerted lawmakers that corruption impacts negatively on investor confidence, economic growth and development, infrastructure development and healthcare. Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila said this during the budget motivation for the Anti-Corruption Commission. The ACC has been allocated N$116.5 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, which is an increase of about 10% […]
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has motivated a budget allocation for the National Assembly of close to N$400 million. Of this, N$5 million is earmarked for development projects. The National Assembly’s activities have been structured under two main programmes. Legislative Management, which receives over N$18 million, represents 5% of the operational budget; and […]
North Korea says it stands ready to deepen bilateral cooperation with Namibia beyond the historical political ties. That country’s ambassador, Jong Song II, reaffirmed the situation following a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. Ties between Namibia and North Korea date back to the struggle for independence, when the Asian country assisted […]
Body of Christ Party Member of Parliament, Festus Thomas, has urged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to declare a state of emergency. This follows the brutal murders of three minor Okahandja residents. Thomas said the murder of young children is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly. He explained that although the President and other […]
A high-level delegation from the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), led by its president, Tokely Justin, an MP from Madagascar, is visiting Namibia as part of the forum’s efforts to strengthen regional ties and honour Namibia’s leaders who have passed on. The executive committee of the SADC PF, comprising eight Speakers of […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has said that he is ready to deal with local authorities that are misusing funds. Sankwasa also ordered all ministries that owe local authorities to pay up. In his belated independence celebration address at Mukwe in Kavango East over the weekend, Sankwasa addressed a range of […]
