President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is violating its own labour laws by allowing foreign nationals to occupy positions that qualified Namibians can fill. 

She says authorities issuing work permits must take responsibility when foreigners are employed in jobs where local skills are available. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is investigating reports of persistent medicine shortages in state health facilities, including possible sabotage within the overall health system.

Africa has rejected a proposed compromise on United Nations Security Council reform that would grant regions fixed seats without guaranteeing permanent membership.

The continent maintains that the proposal falls short of its long-standing demand for equal representation on the Council.

One job. Eight candidates so far. Five countries hold the power to decide who will become the next Secretary-General as the race to lead the UN enters its final phase.

China has defended its military modernisation and its position on Taiwan, while declaring that its armed forces will continue to safeguard national sovereignty and expand cooperation with countries such as Namibia.

At least 14 presidential candidates, out of the initial 27 who paid the equivalent of approximately N$100,000 nomination fee, have made it onto the final ballot list for Zambia’s August general elections.

Malawian government has cancelled state-funded Independence Day celebrations for 6 July 2026 and dedicated the day to national prayer and thanksgiving.

Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has urged foreign governments to respect the country’s approach to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ issues, saying the matter requires “thorough and extensive consultation” at home.

The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) election coverage policy is increasingly being sought after as a benchmarking tool by broadcasters and media houses in the SADC region and other parts of Africa.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants an assessment of the 500,000 job target, with initiatives undertaken over the last seven months.