Home Affairs Ministry urges prompt collection of IDs

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is urging individuals who have applied for identification documents to collect them as soon as possible. 

These uncollected documents are piling up, not only in Windhoek but across regional offices, creating a significant backlog.

OPM commends performing public service institutions

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The Director of Performance Improvement in the Office of the Prime Minister commended several public service institutions for their remarkable performance and responsiveness in compiling and announcing their service charges.

Finance Minister tables tax amendments to reduce tax burden

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The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1981 to stimulate household incomes, foster a thriving business environment, and enhance Namibia's attractiveness to investors.

ICT Minister clarifies appointment of Information Commissioner

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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the appointments of the Information Commissioners require parliamentary approval.

She was responding to suggestions from Members of Parliament that she could independently deal with the process leading to the appointments.

National Council completes review of bills and reports

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The National Council has completed its review of the four bills and six reports passed by the National Assembly. 

With regard to the Electoral Amendment Bill, significant changes are set to protect public servants in consideration for the National Assembly.

NC MP proposes mandatory pre-marital counselling

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In recent discussions in the National Council concerning the Marriage Bill, there has been a notable push to make premarital counselling a compulsory requirement for all engaged couples.

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to regulate marriages and validate certain unions.