The Minister of Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, described the arrival of the new Deputy Minister as having strengthened the foundation on which the security and identity of Namibia rests.
The ministry welcomed Deputy Minister Edward Wambo, who was appointed recently.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Menesia Muinjo, said the national broadcaster is stepping up efforts to support cybersecurity awareness as digital threats continue to grow.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has warned against incompetence among members of the force, while reaffirming the need to modernise defence capabilities and strengthen civil-military coordination.
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Lucia Iipumbu has highlighted progress by the ministry in strengthening national security, enhancing policing capacity, and improving correctional services across the country.
The Prime Minister has called on public servants to be at the forefront of advancing the national interest and safeguarding national security.
Dr. Elijah Ngurare made the remarks while addressing staff during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), Lucia Iipumbu, has urged employees across the Ministry to strengthen service delivery and put citizens at the centre of their work.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has described the joint surveillance facility between the Ministries of ICT and of Defence and Veterans Affairs as critical to Namibia's national security.
Members of Parliament said agriculture and defence play a vital role and should be prioritised to safeguard the country's sovereignty and the wellbeing of citizens.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiated at the closing ceremony of the counter-terrorism exercise code-named ||Khau ||Ae, a Khoekhoegowab phrase translating to "Shield Together", at the Etiro East Training Base in the Erongo Region.
