President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is unimpressed by the legislative branch of the State. She expressed disappointment in the low number of bills passed last year and calling for urgent action to meet public expectations. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who heads the executive arm, registered disappointment yesterday while presiding over the opening of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament...
Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has urged her team to intensify the country’s focus on economic diplomacy, trade and investment promotion. Her call comes at a time when global tensions, climate pressures and disruptions to trade systems continue to ravage smaller economies. Ashipala-Musavyi said diplomacy must now deliver direct and measurable benefits to...
With only four years before 2030, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said time is no longer on their side, as they are under pressure to realise Namibia’s grand development plan: Vision 2030. Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday officially opened the 2026 Cabinet, informing ministers that time is no longer on the government’s side. She called for urgency, discipline and results-driven...
The removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House yesterday has prompted questions about a potential breach of security protocol on her part, the right to press freedom and responsible journalism. The Presidency has since responded, reaffirming its commitment to press freedom in Namibia. Shortly after addressing the opening of Cabinet for 2026, President Netumbo...
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has strengthened its partnership with the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) to help rehabilitate inmates and reduce reoffending. This, SDA says, is because spiritual guidance and counselling are key to national security. This was said on Saturday during the launch of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Day by the Namibia...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare yesterday made an impromptu visit to the Business and Intellectual Property (Bipa) One Stop Centre to assess their modus operandi first-hand. During the visit, Nandi-Ndaitwah called on government officials to treat investors as key partners in development and to provide fast, professional and transparent services to support...
Namibia has reached a major milestone in its health sector with the qualification of the country’s first orthopaedic surgeon specialist fully trained in the country, marking a breakthrough for local medical training and patient care. The specialist, who was born and raised in Windhoek, completed his entire orthopedic training in Namibian public hospitals under Namibian...
The Omusati region has tightened its grip on prison security after the escape of at least 31 inmates from holding cells within two months. Among the escapees are 24 trial-awaiting inmates who fled from the Oshifo police holding cell in December and seven inmates who escaped from the Outapi police station in October last year....
Namibia and Singapore are exploring stronger cooperation in trade, investment and port development following high-level talks between the two countries during an official visit by international relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. Ashipala-Musavyi was in Singapore for a two-day official visit which eneded yesterday. Chief on her agenda was deepening bilateral relations and expanding practical economic cooperation....
The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide last week have placed their version of events on the record, describing him as happy, loving and full of life. This follows an earlier report report about their son’s demise. Vali Valentino Mwashekele a grade 10 learner allegedly committed suicide last Wednesday at their Grysblock...