Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially opened the 8th Session of the Rural Women's Parliament with Men as Partners.
In her address, she urged participants to focus their discussions on the pressing issue of gender-based violence, which she described as a growing concern in society.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced the official end of the 2024/2025 nationwide drought relief programme in all the country's 14 regions.
Namibians are paying more than ever to secure a roof over their heads.
In a notice to the National Assembly, PDM MP Inna Hengari revealed that the average rent for a two-bedroom unit in Windhoek has risen to over N$7,300 per month, a 14.7% increase in just one year.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has responded to strong criticism from Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament McHenry Venaani, who accused the government of ignoring the struggles of ordinary Namibians, especially those living in informal settlements.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has proposed amendments to the Regional Councils Act to help improve the work of regional councils and address bad human resource systems, excessive political control, and slow decision-making.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, has clarified the perception that a directive regarding lunch breaks for medical staff in state hospitals was meant to deny workers their meals.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Dr. Tobie Aupindi, has called for innovative ways to manage Namibia's natural resources, saying the country must think global while acting local.
Dr. Aupindi spoke at a stakeholder's meeting held at Parliament today.
The Minister of Health and Social Services has dismissed what she called misleading narratives about her turning a blind eye to the alleged illegal import of medicines into Namibia.
Mines and Energy Minister Natangue Ithete says Namibia’s diamond industry continues to hold significant potential for socio-economic development, despite global market challenges.
The Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo is concerned about the mushrooming of nursing and health training institutions in Namibia.
Moongo said the number of these institutions is growing rapidly, faster than ever before.
