The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, addressed Parliament to motivate a budget of more than N$13 billion for the ministry for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The budget comprises an operational budget of over N$12 billion and a development budget of over N$489 million.
The National Assembly has passed the Auditor General's office vote with an allocation of N$133 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Some MPs however argued that the office requires more finances to capacitate and operate efficiently.
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution recognising slavery as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.
This comes after Ghana’s President, John Mahama, proposed the resolution at the Assembly, seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
SWAPO Party member Reinhold Shipwikineni has issued an apology to the party following a High Court ruling.
The late University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Keto Mshingeni, has been hailed as a man of exceptional intellect and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.
Professor Mshingeni died on the 22nd of this month in Tanzania.
The First Gentleman has called on institutions to critically assess their systems and address inefficiencies.
Epaphras Ndaitwah made the call during a public lecture on strategic leadership and management at the International University of Management.
Fuel prices will rise effective 1 April 2026 due to surging global oil prices.
The government says it remains committed to ensuring a stable, reliable, and secure supply of essential resources while proactively addressing risks.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has launched the Work Integrated Learning Policy.
Namibia is working to build a greener and more inclusive financial system through a national dialogue on sustainable finance.
Namibia and Zambia are accelerating efforts to operationalise the One-Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo.
The project aims to boost trade, reduce delays, and strengthen regional integration between the two countries.
