President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will also not be accepted. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the need for collaboration between government, communities, regional councils, local and traditional authorities, churches, and the business community to ensure that service delivery is not compromised.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has said the 2025-26 financial year is anticipated to be an eventful year from a financing perspective. Shafudah pointed out that the government is faced with the redemption of a US$750 million Eurobond on 29 October this year. Minister Shafudah said the government managed to accumulate US$463 million in the Sinking […]
New Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has hailed the contributions of former Minister Peya Mushelenga as having advanced Namibia’s foreign policy. Ambassador Ashipala-Musavyi and the staff of the Ministry bid farewell to Dr. Mushelenga during a ceremony in Windhoek. Following the reshuffle brought on by President Hage Geingob’s death last year, Dr. […]
The Affirmative Repositioning Student Command (ARSC) has called on the newly appointed Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Art and Culture to solve the chaos within the National Youth Council (NYC). AR Student Command made these remarks during a media briefing in the capital. AR Student Command is urging Minister Sanet Steenkamp to look into […]
An employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, Lolo Goraseb, stood in chains as he conducted a lone demonstration following the failure of the office to honour all remedies spelt out in his reinstatement order by the Labour Commissioner. Goraseb was dismissed in 2017 for absenteeism while he was representing the country on national […]
The swearing-in ceremony for the Chairperson and the nomination of a member to the National Council, scheduled for today at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chambers, has been canceled. Welma Guriras, the Regional Council Director of Planning, called off the event after Otjiwarongo Magistrate Billy Lutaka left the chambers due to delays in starting the ceremony. […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, said plans are ongoing to address inequities and constraints to accessing health facilities. Also to be reviewed is the conduct of healthcare workers and perceived shortcomings in project management. Ben Nangombe addressed the opening of the ‘2025 to 2031 Strategic Plan Workshop’ […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport bid farewell to its former minister, John Mutorwa, who retired, while also welcoming the incoming minister, Veikko Nekundi. The event highlighted the dedication and service demonstrated by Mutorwa throughout his tenure while embracing a new chapter under Minister Nekundi’s leadership, with a focus on the growth and development of […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has given an update on the flash floods that hit Kalkrand Village. Dr. Ngurare reported that heavy rainfall throughout Monday night caused significant damage to properties, disrupted daily life and led to the closure of schools. In response, the Office of the Prime Minister, along with the Hardap Regional Council and […]
In the wake of recent disruptions along the Windhoek-Rehoboth corridor, the Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Roads Authority, has embarked on constructing a permanent two-way bypass to restore seamless connectivity between the two localities. This follows complaints received from Rehoboth residents. Acknowledging the challenges faced by commuters, Minister of Works and […]
