President Nangolo Mbumba made new ministerial and deputy ministerial appointments on Friday afternoon.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute presided over the swearing-in of the officials into their new positions.

With the appointment of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new Vice President, the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation had become vacant.

John Mutorwa was appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister and will still remain the Minister of Works and Transport.

The Information and Communication Technology Minister has urged staff to enhance efforts to ensure effective service delivery to the public.

Dr. Peya Mushelenga addressed management and regional heads during the opening of his ministry's annual planning session at Swakopmund.

Transforming public service in Namibia is a crucial step towards achieving sustainable development.

ICT Minister Dr. Peya Mushelenga says effective governance is essential for advancing the Namibian economy and the well-being of citizens.

Voices around the world are amplifying the call to stand in solidarity with Palestine and stop the violence in which thousands have been killed.

A petition read by the Swapo Party's Secretary for External Relations, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, to the United Nations calls upon the international body on peace and security to intensify its voice and act decisively to apply pressure on Israel to stop the killings of the people of Palestine.

Information and communication technologies have become a necessity in almost all aspects of human existence.

It is against this background that key stakeholders in the industry are attending the three-day 7th ICT Summit, which kicked off in Windhoek this morning.

The digital age has rapidly evolved, and in this new age, ICT provides information at the press of a button.

Artificial intelligence is also slowly becoming popular, and according to experts in the field, ICT improves learning efficiency and simplifies information sharing, among other benefits.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has called for national unity to achieve prosperity for all.

He made the call at the launch of ||Kharas Regional Activation of National Symbols Campaign at Oranjemund.

The National Symbols Campaign, which is part of the Nationhood and National Pride Programme, aims to enhance patriotism by educating Namibians on the importance of national symbols.

These national symbols include the national flag, the national coat of arms, presidential standards, and the national anthem.

Namibia and Botswana are advocating for the swift harmonisation of roaming charges to facilitate smooth connectivity while abroad.

Acknowledging the crucial role that uninterrupted connectivity plays in today's interconnected world, the two countries have collaboratively proposed expediting the harmonisation of roaming charges to guarantee that citizens can experience seamless connectivity while travelling internationally.

The plight of the homeless people who were housed by Government at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at the Katutura and Khomasdal Sports Fields has not changed.

Despite the drop in fatalities during the spread of the disease, the homeless people still live there, enduring harsh daily realities.

The shelters provided by Government and corporates were considered temporary refuges due to the pandemic.

Government communication officers must strive to make communication channels more accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or socio-economic status.

This reminder was made by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, who urged the officers to give accurate information promptly and transparently.

The communication officers are gathered in Swakopmund for a five-day workshop that focuses on the government's communication strategy.