President Nangolo Mbumba has assured the members of Parliament of an update on the genocide negotiations on a separate platform. This follows questions by the leader of PDM, McHenry Venaani, on the progress of the discussions. In 2021, Germany admitted the atrocities it committed during 1904–1908 against the Nama and Herero communities after a stretch […]
The Namibian government remains steadfast in addressing the backlog of serviced urban land and affordable housing, providing an amount of N$297 million in subsidies to local authorities and regional councils. President Nangolo Mbumba says this commitment is being carried out under the Mass Urban and Regional Land Servicing Programme. The Mass Urban and Regional Land […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has credited the late President Hage Geingob for the increased female representation in Parliament and the executive arm of government and for providing astute leadership at a time when the country needed it most. “His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob will be remembered for, amongst other things, providing astute leadership at a […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the promotion of Namibianization is progressing well in the fisheries sector. He revealed that, to date, 90% of fishing rights are owned by Namibians, and the sector employs about 18,000 Namibians. “The government has successfully implemented the employment redressing programme, which employs 2,367 people. This is a sustainable job opportunity initiative, […]
Namibia expects firmer estimates of recoverable reserves to be announced this financial year and aid in addressing socio-economic challenges such as unemployment. President Nangolo Mbumba, who delivered the State of the Nation Address this afternoon, says this follows oil exploration activities by international companies in 2023. “In 2023, Namibia experienced a surge in oil exploration […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has finalised some of its directives set out under its National Management Development Forum (NMDF). One of the directives that is a challenge is the implementation of the performance management system. The Executive Director of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, has undertaken some interventions to ensure the full […]
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) remains a dedicated partner for Namibia to ensure food security for all. This commitment was reaffirmed at the handover of gardening tools and irrigation systems to 308 beneficiaries in the Ohangwena Region, valued at N$2.2 million. FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture are the implementers of the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says, while mourning the death of the late President Hage Geingob, that his values must be emulated and celebrated for the good neighbourliness and unity he championed. President Mbumba was speaking at the State Memorial of Botswana in honour of Dr. Hage Geingob. President Mbumba says President Masisi and the late Geingob […]
Swapo Chief Whip in the National Assembly, Hamunyera Hambyuka, moved a motion without notice urging for consideration and approval of Gerson Tjihenuna and Pius Iikwambi as members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, nominated by the President under Section 6 of the Electoral Act for a five-year term. The motion seeks to ensure fairness, impartiality, […]
Botswana held a state memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his legacy while cementing the relationship between the two countries. The two Heads of State, President Nangolo Mbumba and President Mokgweetsi Masisi, hailed the legacy left behind by Dr. Geingob. The relationship between Namibia and Botswana dates back to the […]
