Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate described the death of Member of Parliament James Uerikua as having robbed the country of a visionary, valuable, and talented young man who had the chance of shaping the lives of many.
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 newly appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security officially assumed office this morning, pledging to serve the nation with excellence.
Edward Wambo was welcomed by Minister Lucia Iipumbu during the handover ceremony.
The Otjozondjupa Region hosted a memorial service for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua and his son, Venturo Uerikua, on Saturday in Otjiwarongo.
The service provided an opportunity for residents to bid farewell to their former governor.
The former Otjiwarongo mayor, Gottlieb Shivute, said the late James Uerikua played a significant role in grooming, mentoring and shaping him into leadership.
Shivute said all he is left with now are photographs of a man with whom he shared both a political working relationship and a personal friendship.
The newly appointed director general of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Menesia Muinjo, has stressed the importance of teamwork in driving the corporation's revenue growth.
She, amongst others, pledged a strong focus on investment in digital platforms, particularly social media.
The former Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), Kennedy Kandume, has clarified that his resignation was a personal rather than a forced decision.
This follows the reintegration of the fund into the Ministry of Education.
The First Gentleman has called on institutions to critically assess their systems and address inefficiencies.
Epaphras Ndaitwah made the call during a public lecture on strategic leadership and management at the International University of Management.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called for unity among the board, management, and staff of the NBC.
Former National Youth Council (NYC) Secretary General Juliet Kavetuna has called on youth organisations to be more active and responsible.
She made these remarks during the NYC engagement meeting in the capital.
