Cabinet announces key governance decisions

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Cabinet has announced several key decisions aimed at strengthening governance, improving infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery.

The announcements were made during the first Cabinet briefing of 2026.

Namibia gets China-backed satellite station

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Namibia officially received a China-aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station, marking a significant milestone in the country's science and technology advancement.

The facility was handed over on Wednesday.

Government targets 70% electricity access by 2030

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The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), Modestus Amutse, has reiterated the government's aim to ensure 70% of the country's citizens have access to electricity by 2030. 

Nekundi disappointed with progress on Andara–Shamaturu road

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Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi expressed disappointment with progress on the construction of the Andara-Shamaturu road in the Kavango East Region.
The minister shared this during his visit to the project.

Minister urges urgent repair of Lubuta-Sachona road after heavy rains

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The Minister for Works and Transport has instructed the Roads Authority to address the recently cut-off road between Lubuta and Sachona Village in the Zambezi Region following heavy rains.

Veikko Nekundi informed the community that a team, including a contractor, will be on site soonest.

Erongo Governor calls for Yellow Building to become TVET Centre

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The Erongo Regional Governor has called for the immediate repurposing of the abandoned 'yellow building' in Omaruru into a technical and vocational education and training centre.

Stakeholders gathered this week to chart a clear path towards turning the facility into a fully operational TVET centre.

Goreangab flood victims call for urgent aid

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A year after flash floods displaced them from their homes, many families relocated to Farm 508 on the outskirts of Windhoek in the Goreangab area say they are still facing severe daily hardships.