The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has urged commercial banks to consider the establishment of a specialised loan programme tailored to support local filmmakers.
She was speaking at the launch of the Mukorob Film Project in the capital on Wednesday.
The headwoman of Ohailombo Village, Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, has brought hope and relief to the farmers in Eengodi and Nehale LyaMpingana constituencies in the Oshikoto Region.
A lack of adequate rainfall this year has affected many people, let alone livestock.
The enactment of the Data Protection Bill, once enforced, could boost Namibia's competitiveness in the investment and business spheres.
This was highlighted at a two-day stakeholder validation workshop.
The Namibian government has announced the change in venue for this year's commemoration of Heroes' Day on August 26. The event was initially scheduled to be hosted in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region, but will now be held in the capital, Windhoek.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) concluded its consultative engagements on the Data Protection Bill in all fourteen regions.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, emphasises media freedom as crucial for public information dissemination.
Dr. Mushelenga remarked this during a government media benchmark exercise between Namibia and Botswana, held in Gaborone.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, maintains that his ministry will continue to promote and educate the public on the importance of national symbols.
Dr. Mushelenga made this remark at the official launch of the National Symbols campaign at Gobabis.
The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Dr Peya Mushelenga, stressed that the role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy is indisputable while reminding members of the fourth estate about the importance of responsible journalism.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has observed a lack of adherence and respect towards the observance of correct protocols and etiquette, particularly in the singing of the national anthem and hoisting of the national flag.
Government communication officers must strive to make communication channels more accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or socio-economic status.
