ICT MINISTRY BUDGET SET AT N$682 MILLION
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Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has motivated a budget of N$682 million for her ministry in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has motivated a budget of N$682 million for her ministry in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Namibia and Brazil are set to explore new areas of cooperation, with an emphasis on agriculture and manufacturing, as well as oil and gas.
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has urged game farmers to be vigilant about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among wildlife.
The association warned that they, too, are at risk of contracting the disease.
Algeria's ambassador to Namibia has stated that the late former President Liamine Zéroual played a key role in strengthening bilateral relations between Algeria and Namibia.
Zéroual died on Saturday in a military hospital in Algiers at the age of 84 and was buried in his hometown of Batna on Monday.
The defence sector has been allocated about N$7.5 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Street vendors form a significant part of Namibia's informal sector and contribute meaningfully to the economy. However, some traders face restrictions due to regulations governing where and how vending activities can take place.
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has approved a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 1 April 2026.
In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said the adjustment will apply to all pensioners, including qualifying spouses and child beneficiaries.
Various concerns were raised by MPs regarding the budget allocation towards the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
MPs gave their suggestions on where they expect to see improvement in the sector and how it could be better capacitated to cater to all citizens nationwide.
The 15-year-old Angolan national, reportedly subjected to starvation, overwork, and abuse by a 62-year-old pensioner who employed her in Oshiyagaya Village, has fully recovered and has now been discharged from medical care.