President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed economist Shali Shindume as her Economic Advisor, effective from June 1st.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has called for discipline and professionalism at the border posts.

Iipumbu made the call as she prepared to visit various border posts and the ministry's projects in the Zambezi Region.

Solidarity messages were also conveyed from the African Union, United Nations and African Association for Public Administration and Management.

They emphasised the need to professionalise the public service and enhance digitalisation and inclusivity. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has emphasised the need to strengthen accountability, oversight and ethical leadership in public service for sustainable development. 

Dr Ngurare made the remarks at the 2nd African Management Development Institutes Network conference in Windhoek. 

New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.

Staff at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) celebrated Workers' Day yesterday with enthusiasm, all while continuing their duties to keep the nation informed.

The activities marked an early celebration of the day, as national celebrations are set for 1 May.

For the 2024/2025 financial year, the Teaching Service Committee (TSC) has processed 2,636 staffing cases, including 346 promotions.

The TSC also processed 1,729 contract-to-permanent conversions under the In-Service Education and Training (INSET) programme.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.

Parliament is set to host the memorial service of the late member of parliament and former Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, with proceedings expected to begin shortly at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek.

The newly appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security officially assumed office this morning, pledging to serve the nation with excellence.

Edward Wambo was welcomed by Minister Lucia Iipumbu during the handover ceremony.