The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, emphasised that assigning non-promotional subjects to teachers who do not qualify to teach them is not the policy of the ministry.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, despite facing budgetary constraints, continues to offer training and professional development opportunities for social workers.
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Walvis Bay weighbridge is operational.
This follows concerns raised by IPC MP Nelson Kalalunga regarding delays in the repairs at the testing pit.
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu, has asserted that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should not be held responsible for the illicit weapons trade.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has stressed that Namibia will remain in control of how its water resources are assessed, extracted and used, amid the involvement of Chinese experts in the country’s groundwater programme.
All public entities in Namibia are required to reserve a specific percentage of their procurement plans for SME participation.
Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah said this in response to Nudo leader Vetaruhe Kandorozu, who questioned whether there is a procurement threshold dedicated to SMEs.
The Mariental State Hospital has been experiencing shortages of medical oxygen since June, after an explosion at the oxygen plant.
Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has proposed four candidates for appointment to the Land Reform Advisory Commission for a three-year term.
The nominees are Cardini Corinda Corinne Roman, Jeaneth Kuhanga, Mona-Lisa Nicoletta McKay and Ermelinda Tjimune.
Informal trading remains an important source of income, but it must be conducted in designated areas to prevent disorder and maintain cleanliness in towns and cities, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has told the National Assembly.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.
