The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million.
Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health.
Former President of Botswana Ian Khama has described the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek to Sir Seretse Khama Street as more than just a name on a signpost, but rather a powerful symbol of the ideals that guided his father's footsteps of freedom, dignity, unity and the unwavering belief in Africa's right to sel
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has stressed the importance of lawmakers understanding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
She stressed the urgent need to accelerate discussions about increasing the disability grant, which currently stands at N$1,600.
The 5th African Union Annual Police Coordination Meeting placed emphasis on strengthening police capabilities for Peace Support Operations, the African Standby Force and crisis situations in Africa.
A senior South African gender justice and international law fellow, Wendy Isaack, said that while Namibia and other African governments support the inclusion of apartheid in the UN Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity, its current legal definition is outdated.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) took a key step towards realising President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive – that by April 2026, all civil servants should have the benefit of access to healthcare services from public facilities.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has expressed concern about the slow progress Namibia is making in listing heritage sites, such as the Brandberg, as World Heritage Sites.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the importance of leadership, highlighting the responsibility of those in positions of influence to be responsive to the needs of society.
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Potato Development Scheme, an initiative to reduce imports and stimulate local production.
The NAB will provide a 50% subsidy, while Agribank will provide loans for input financing.
Potatoes rank among the most consumed products in Namibia.
