IPC MP Milunga Elvis Lizazi, the shadow minister for Justice and Labour Relations, says that despite the introduction of the Labour Act and national minimum wage, enforcement remains weak. He also discussed the history of labor hire in Namibia. In her maiden address, IPC MP Lilani Brinkman expressed gratitude to the people of Mariental and […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Emma Theofelus, has briefed the nation on a series of recent Cabinet resolutions aimed at strengthening Namibia’s emergency preparedness and response mechanisms, particularly in light of the recent flooding in some parts of the country. The Minister confirmed Cabinet’s approval of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan, a […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on opposition leaders to collectively focus on advancing service delivery during their tenure in the 8th Parliament regardless of political affiliation. He said this during his maiden address in the National Assembly on Thursday. A long-time member and supporter of the Swapo Party, Dr Elijah Ngurare rose through the ranks […]
Body of Christ Party MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia. He referred to a letter dated August 15, 2015, written in Oshiwambo by traditional leaders, requiring up to nine approvals before a church […]
Swapo MP Alexia Manombe-Ncube has urged that the 2025/2026 National Budget specifically address the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across key sectors. In her remarks during the budget debate in the National Assembly, Manombe-Ncube emphasized the necessity for increased funding to foster inclusion in health, education, transport, agriculture, and economic development. She underscored the […]
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lucia Mbuti has called on the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to strengthen support systems for victims of abuse. She emphasised the need for the ministry to create an environment where men feel safe to report abuse without fear or stigma. Mbuti raised the concerns […]
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Tuhafeni Kalola rejected the 2025/26 budget in his maiden parliamentary speech, saying it fails to address the needs of most Namibians. He criticised limited support for youth, farmers, and public workers and called for reforms in education, including curriculum updates and improved school conditions. On infrastructure, Kalola highlighted poor road conditions […]
The Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) Dawid Eigub has urged the Ministry of Finance to allocate N$250 million to local authorities for the implementation of youth-centred, training-based and labour-based construction projects. A similar programme, Eigub said, was implemented in the transport sector and should be equally extended to local authority level to deal with unemployment in […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has encouraged all citizens to prioritise safety on Namibia’s roads and obey traffic laws. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the appeal as the local Christian community and around the world observe the Easter weekend, starting on Friday. The president also urged the citizens to steer clear of reckless driving and refrain from driving under […]
