Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appealed to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to serve all Namibians equally, regardless of race, tribe, or gender. These remarks were made at the Public Service Commission Reform Workshop in Windhoek. The two-day workshop, which brought together key stakeholders from across the public sector, will discuss strategies to strengthen governance […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development has praised the Education Ministry for its investment in infrastructure, ensuring that rural schools are not neglected. Its Deputy Chairperson, Austin Samupwa, addressed the community of Schuckmansburg Combined School in the Zambezi Region on Friday while inaugurating a three-classroom block. The committee visited […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has said that, despite budgetary constraints, the ministry is ensuring that every police station has at least one generator. She was responding to Swapo Party MP Martha Itope, who highlighted regular interruptions of power supply at the Aussenker and Karasburg police stations, requesting backup […]
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus informed the National Assembly that Telecom Namibia has started the process to overhaul most of its overworked and oldest equipment to improve network service. Theofelus was responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Diederik Vries, who raised concerns about constant service disruptions and low internet speed. Theofelus […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has discharged 21 staff members between 2020 and 2025 for matters related to the illegal issuance of national documents and permits. This was revealed by Minister Lucia Iipumbu following reports of the illegal sale of national documents. Iipumbu stated that the ministry is currently investigating four […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, said the proposed SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight presents an opportunity to strengthen accountability, promote rehabilitation and uphold human dignity across correctional systems in the region. During a webinar about creating the Model Law, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila praised the Forum for its forward-thinking leadership and perfect timing in […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has emphasised the importance of ethical conduct and accountability in public service to fight corruption and promote good governance. Speaking at the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Global Ethics Day celebration, Dr Ngurare said ethics must remain at the heart of government operations and service delivery. “Let us work and always rain […]
The SADC Secretariat has been directed to engage strategic partners, such as the Indian Ocean Commission, the African Union, and the United Nations, over the political and security crisis in Madagascar. These engagements are to ensure coordinated and complementary interventions. The directive follows an extraordinary summit of the SADC Organ Troika, chaired by President Peter […]
The ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, has stated that allegations of corruption relating to the appointment of a staff member are false. Isaack asserts that the appointment of Hermina Thomas was legitimate, refuting accusations of nepotism and favouritism. It was reported that Isaack and fellow councillors Anseline Beukes, Willem Labuschagne and Jeremia Goeieman are […]
Members of the National Assembly have welcomed and supported the Mental Health Bill introduced by the Ministry of Health and Social Services while offering suggestions to strengthen its provisions. Winnie Moongo, Member of Parliament for the Popular Democratic Movement, highlighted the need for better integration of mental health services within primary healthcare. She noted that […]
