The leaders of the Landless People’s Movement criticised the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, for allegedly intimidating regional and local councillors and attempting to impose the Swapo Party manifesto over constitutional governance. Minister Sankwasa has, however, defended the government’s authority over local authorities. Some of the allegations against Sankwasa include summoning local […]
Long-serving councillor at the Henties Bay Municipality, Michael Skini, will not be contesting in the upcoming local authority elections. Councillor Michael Skini announced his decision to step down when he delivered the municipality’s budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Skini served the Henties Bay Municipal Council for over 14 years and has been a long-serving […]
Newly elected Councillor for Kabbe South Constituency, Raymond Sezuni of the Swapo Party, was sworn into office today. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Zambezi Regional Council. “This is a swearing-in in terms of Section 9, Subsection 1 of the Regional Council Act, Act 22 of 1992, as a mandate after a vacancy has […]
Namibia and South Africa are going to scale up trade in the energy, agriculture, and horticulture sectors, among others. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated the commitment made by the two neighbouring countries during a courtesy visit by South Africa’s High Commissioner, Thenjiwe Mtintso, at State House. South Africa remains Namibia’s biggest bilateral trading partner, both in […]
Swanu MP Evilastus Kaaronda has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for improved working conditions for uniformed workers. He suggested an amendment to the current Labour Act to allow service personnel to be paid overtime and to form or join a trade union. Kaaronda argued that uniformed workers, especially members of the Namibian […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from Luanda, Angola, where she participated in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. During the summit, the President engaged in bilateral discussions, participated in panel discussions, and promoted investment in Namibia, advocating for a balanced partnership between the government and the private sector. Upon her return, she spoke to NBC News […]
Secretary to the Cabinet, Emilia Mkusa, has announced the reappointment of Dr. Audrin Mathe as the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. This new five-year term will take effect on November 1, 2025. Additionally, Sikongo Haihambo has been reappointed as the Executive Director of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Dr. Tobie Aupindi, has called for innovative ways to manage Namibia’s natural resources, saying the country must think global while acting local. Dr. Aupindi spoke at a stakeholder’s meeting held at Parliament today. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and representatives […]
The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers. This follows the recent highlighting of medicinal manufacturer Fabupharm’s unlicensed status and allegations of illegally importing quinine sulphate tablets into Namibia. These matters have raised questions about the safety, efficiency, and […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said the ministry is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the arbitration award, which recognises medical interns as full employees, is carried out lawfully and sustainably. Dr. Luvindao was responding to LPM MP Eneas Emvula’s question with regard to ongoing concerns […]
