The president of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has said the Forum's transformation into a regional Parliament, once completed, would enable the institution to contribute to the regional integration agenda.

The governments of Namibia and Angola remain committed to realising the objectives of economic diplomacy.

This sentiment was shared during the farewell courtesy meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Angola's Ambassador, Jovelina Imperial e Costa, at State House.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Emilia Mkusa as Secretary to Cabinet, taking over from Dr. George Simataa.

Her appointment is effective from the 1st of May.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the death of the Senior Traditional Councillor of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, as a major loss to the Ovambanderu community and Namibian nation at large.

North Korea says it stands ready to deepen bilateral cooperation with Namibia beyond the historical political ties. 

That country's ambassador, Jong Song II, reaffirmed the situation following a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the funds allocated to the Office of the President for the 2025/2026 budget would enable President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to effectively implement projects as outlined in the Swapo Party manifesto and the 6th National Development Plan.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has motivated the budget allocation for the Office of the Prime Minister, saying the vote is clustered around seven programmes to be carried out in the new financial year.

For the 2025/2026 financial year, the Office of the Prime Minister has been allocated N$635,966,000.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has laid out seven priority areas and eight key economic enablers in her first State of the Nation Address, aiming to drive Namibia’s socio-economic transformation over the next five years. 

Initiatives to address unemployment, housing and land delivery, and quality education to match the job market requirements are some of the priority areas that are likely to feature strongly in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State of the Nation Address tomorrow.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the death of Pope Francis as a loss to humanity, remembering him as an extraordinary leader of faith who led with compassion, courage, and integrity.

The head of the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.