A number of young people have launched a youth-centred company aimed at helping youth entrepreneurs to grow.

The potential of the tourism industry in Namibia is enormous. Speaking at the celebration of World Tourism Day Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism, Tommy Nambahu says tourism can help grow the economy.

African governments need to devise long-term solutions to satisfy the housing need of their people. This is the collective message from delegates attending the Shelter Afrique meeting in the capital.

The Government has been urged to appoint board members who are more transparent. Researcher, Max Weylandt made the call at a Public Enterprise Governance meeting of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Finance Minister, Calle Schlettwein announced that Namibia’s construction sector will be on a recovery trajectory as of 2018. His forecast is based on a number of positive measures that government has put in place for the benefit of the local economy.

Minister of Information and Communication Technology has pledged to achieve 100% internet coverage in Namibia during his tenure. Tjekero Tweya was speaking during the launch of the Namibia Internet Governance Forum in Windhoek.

The United Nations urges governments to thoroughly interrogate the issue of internet service providers to ensure they are not blocking websites and slowing down connectivity deliberately as well as overcharging. UN Resident Coordinator says this and other issues related to access to information should be debated.

Information and Communication Technology Minister Tjekero Tweya urged broadcast managers at the Southern African Broadcasting Association gathering to enhance their capacity in addressing challenges facing the SADC region. Tweya made the remarks at the opening of the fifth Africa and Digitalisation Conference and 26th Annual General Conference of SABA underway in Windhoek.

African member states are divided on whether to demand for a veto seat or rather for a mere permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. Namibia and some countries want a veto seat – which is the highest authority of the UN Security Council.

Earlier yesterday, President Geingob was one of 30 heads of state and government to witness João Manuel Lourenço sworn-in as Angola’s third President, taking over from Edwardo dos Santos. Also, in attendance was founding President Sam Nujoma.