The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, to prepare and propose amendments to Section 74(4) of the Electoral Act.

This is in view of the review of Article 45 of the Constitution and Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act of 2014, which deals with members of the public who wish to participate in elections to the effect that such persons are deemed to have resigned upon being elected to the National Assembly or National Council and not before or upon being nominated.

The Namibian government has allocated N$110 million over three years for the installation of 30 network towers.

This is intended to address the digital disparity and improve nationwide access to information. 

This commitment was conveyed by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. 

Additionally, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) organised an information exhibition as a demonstration of support for the Minister.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, in response to concerns raised by residents of Impalila Island, noted that the Ministry is aware of the poor nbc reception on the island and other areas across the country.

Theofelus undertook a visit to Impalila Island to assess the situation at the nbc envisaged tower site and listen to the residents on the ground about what they were going through.

The Headwoman of Impalila Island, Kasimbi Matengu, raised concerns and hardships the people of Impalila face given the isolation of the island.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, officially opened the annual public entity communication and public relations conference at Katima Mulilo, which is being attended by all communications practitioners under the theme "Bridging the Gap through Communications.".

The platform offers attendees knowledge and skills that could better their organisations, encourage participation, and put to work lessons learned.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has commended the national broadcaster for its excellent coverage during the mourning period of the late President Hage Geingob.

Theofelus visited the nbc today and expressed gratitude to the dedicated staff.

The minister praised the corporation for its pivotal role in broadcasting crucial events.

The Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus, made her first visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) following her appointment in the portfolio.

Addressing nbc staff, the minister thanked the corporation for a world-class broadcast during the three weeks of mourning for the late President Hage Geingob.

Flags can now fly at full mast as the official mourning period for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob has ended. 

The public holidays declared on the 25th and 26th of February were only for the mourning period and, as such, will not be observed going forward.

Speaking at a Cabinet briefing, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, spoke on stipulations regarding the hanging of the official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba, while the public may continue to hang the portrait of the late President Geingob.

President Hage Geingob, during his tenure as president, proved his will to empower and trust the youth with responsibility.

Among the notable beneficiaries of his good intentions was Marius Sheya, who, at the age of 29, became the country's youngest Governor to head the Kunene Region in January 2018. 

President Hage Geingob's efforts at promoting the youth to decision-making positions and helping them develop that way date back way before his taking office in 2015.

The majority of people in the Omusati Region's rural areas are still not in possession of national identity documents.

This came to light during a three-day government information sharing session spearheaded by the Ministry of ICT as well as other relevant ministries and agencies.

ICT Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus spearheaded sessions in Omusati's Onesi Constituency to share information on government services offered by the Ministries of Home Affairs, Gender, Youth, and the Police.

The 7th Oranjemund Diamond Festival was officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus.

nbc reporter Luqman Cloete and camera operator Simon Isaak caught up with the acting Oranjemund CEO, Charles Kakuru, for a glimpse of what the four-day festivity has to offer.