Nekundi inaugurates Road Safety Council

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has officially inaugurated the National Road Safety Council Board.

The Board is tasked with coordinating interventions aimed at reducing road crashes, injuries and fatalities in Namibia.

7th National Council concludes special session

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The 7th National Council today concluded its two-day special session to appoint the Rules, Order and Business Committee.

During the National Council's last special session on the election of committee members, Swapo's Erickson Ndawanifa was elected as the first Vice-Chairperson of the entire council.

Cabinet announces re-assignment of executive directors

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The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment and transfer of several Executive Directors across key government ministries, effective 1 January.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, Oscar Capelao, has been promoted to the position of Accounting Officer.

National Digital Monitoring dashboard nears completion

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The development of the National Digital Monitoring and Evaluation dashboard is at an advanced stage.

The dashboard will enable real-time performance tracking, improved data access and enhanced evidence-based decision-making across government institutions. 

Zambezi residents demand action against banned UDP

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Residents of the Zambezi region are calling on the government to take action against the United Democratic Party (UDP), a party that was banned in 2007 for its secessionist stance. 

The residents alongside the 4 traditional authorities in the region took to the streets of Katima Mulilo today.

Modestus Amutse appointed new minister of Industries, Mines and Energy

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.

Amutse took over from Frans Kapofi, who had been acting in the position since the dismissal of Natangue Ithete in October.