Government reassures public on safety
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The Namibian government has reassured residents and visitors that the country remains safe and secure following recent travel advisories issued by Canada and Germany.
The Namibian government has reassured residents and visitors that the country remains safe and secure following recent travel advisories issued by Canada and Germany.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the Namibian government is committed to ensuring improved communication services in rural communities across the country.
The Namibian government has instructed all Offices, Ministries, and agencies (OMAs) to make budgetary allocations for apprenticeships, internships, and graduate internships during this fiscal year.
Namwater is expected to spend about $7 billion on the Kavango Link Project to address water shortages in the long run for the central areas of Namibia.
Currently, the water levels of the three dams in the central area—the Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort dams—are alarmingly low at 18%.
The Namibian government has allocated N$110 million over three years for the installation of 30 network towers.
This is intended to address the digital disparity and improve nationwide access to information.
The residents of an informal transit settlement area, created by the Keetmanshoop Municipality for people on the waiting list to be allocated land, commended the Namibian Government for maintaining 34 years of peace and stability.
The Namibian government remains steadfast in addressing the backlog of serviced urban land and affordable housing, providing an amount of N$297 million in subsidies to local authorities and regional councils.
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has criticised the government for competing unfairly against right holders, who are obligated to create jobs and add value to the industry.
Even though the Namibian government is doing its best to uplift the standards of living for marginalised communities, much still needs to be done to reach levels of satisfaction.
Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) handed over a dividend of N$10 million for the 2023 financial year to its sole shareholder, the Namibian Government.
The company has attributed its improved performance to sound governance and dedication to delivering on its mandate.