Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been urged to play a stronger role in promoting good governance as Namibia continues implementing the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
Stakeholders said stronger partnerships and capacity building are essential to improving governance and accountability.
Former National Youth Council Executive Chairperson Sharonice Busch has stated that the focus on electing leaders came at the expense of discussions on policy, governance, and the direction of the National Youth Council.
The NYC's General Assembly collapsed in Swakopmund over the weekend.
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has said a fleet management policy is in place and guides the operational readiness of police vehicles.
She noted, however, that the force operates different categories of vehicles, each with a different lifespan.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is revising the National Arts Fund Act to support artists and creative programmes.
The Secretary General of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Manuel Ngaringombe, has emphasised the need to address socio-economic development challenges, including unemployment, education, and health.
He was speaking at a media briefing.
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.
Swapo Party MP Christine Haindaka says she will actively work to advance policies that strengthen social protection systems.
Haindaka made the pledge when she delivered her maiden speech following her swearing in recently.
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, said it is not within his mandate to extend or terminate contracts of CEOs within mining companies.
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy has reaffirmed to the National Assembly that decisions related to upstream petroleum activities remain firmly within the Ministry.
Twenty-six African countries are affected by a U.S. State Department announcement made on Wednesday, pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January 21.
