Members of Parliament recently debated the separation from and reintegration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Higher Education. PDM MP Charmaine Tjirare questioned what initially led to NSFAF’s separation from the ministry and wanted clarity on what motivated its reintegration. She questioned whether the challenges encountered could have been […]
The National Council has started a special session to discuss urgent pending matters before it adjourns tomorrow. During the session, the council will discuss the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill tabled by the Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi. The bill aims to officially reintegrate NSFAF back into the […]
President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah thanked congregants of Onamutayi Anglican Church for their prayers and support throughout her life and political career. She attended a church service there, marking her return to her home church, where her father, Deacon Petrus Nandi, helped establish the church in the 1930s. The event was attended by Cabinet ministers, politicians, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba attended his final sermon as head of state at his Olukonda ELCIN congregation in the Oshikoto Region. With only a few days left before handing over to President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who will be sworn in on March 21, the church was filled to capacity. Among the delegation were Oshikoto Governor Penda […]
The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has tabled the Namibia Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill in Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to formally reintegrate NSFAF into the Ministry of Higher Education, aligning with a 2021 Cabinet decision. The reintegration process followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry […]
The Public Procurement Act faced sharp criticism in parliament, with Deputy Minister of Higher Education Natalia |Goagoses calling for a complete overhaul of the legislation. Speaking during discussions on amendments to establish a special Procurement Court, |Goagoses highlighted systemic flaws in the current Act. “Very shortly after its introduction, there were issues raised with the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member’s bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns. This was said by Minister in the Presidency Christine ||Hoëbes in her response to questions posed by MP Jerry Ekandjo regarding the President’s handling of the bills passed by the National Assembly […]
President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the essence of teamwork in the execution of national duties. He said this principle was well-demonstrated by himself and Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in supporting the late President Hage Geingob during his time in office and at the Swapo Party. Dr. Mbumba addressed the staff of the Presidency during a farewell gathering […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced an amendment to the Public Procurement Amendment Bill of 2025, proposing the establishment of a dedicated Public Procurement Court. This court will exclusively handle procurement-related cases, define its powers, and expedite decision-making processes. The move aligns with the SWAPO Party Manifesto Implementation Plan: 2025-2030, […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, introduced a new law four days before the 7th Parliament’s term ended. As a result, members of Parliament suggested that the bill be withdrawn. The legal proposal that Schletwein introduced aims to create communal land boards to help manage land in shared communities. The law […]
