The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has emphasised that Namibia's gambling and lottery laws need to keep pace with rapid developments in digital technology.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has acknowledged gaps in the regulation of the gambling industry, saying the Gambling Board is not yet fully operational or adequately staffed to effectively enforce compliance.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is cracking down on the corrupt issuance of driving licences, warning that bribery and bought licences are putting lives at risk on the roads. 

The Otjozondjupa Governor has called for the regulation of interest charged by micro lenders but also to make the registration of cash loans smoother.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has dismissed an appeal by Starlink Internet Services Namibia against an earlier rejection of its licence application.

Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has tabled the Accountants and Auditors Regulatory Authority Bill.
 
The bill aims to strengthen financial accountability, promote integrity in financial reporting, and align Namibia's accounting and auditing professions with global accounting and auditing standards.

Finance Minister Erica Shafudah says the Financial Institutions and Market Act (FIMA) will deliver meaningful benefits across all segments of society. 

The act aims to strengthen consumer protection, promote financial inclusion and enhance regulatory oversight, among other things.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has said arrangements to have public transport operators pay N$850 for a temporary permit are above board and in line with applicable policies.

Experts from Africa are meeting at Swakopmund for the 22nd Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Forum for Utility Regulators to deliberate on the future of utility services.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, and the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, have given e-hailing services 56 days to comply with national transport laws and permits.