In light of Namibia's recent decline to second place in Africa for press freedom and the upcoming elections, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology has taken action by signing the gazetting of the Access to Information Regulations for publication in the government gazette.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has urged ICT stakeholders not to work in isolation but to collaborate with the government to address sector challenges and accelerate service delivery.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has called on Oshamono residents in the Ohangwena Region to go out in numbers and cast their votes in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been advised to consider a gradual reduction of fishing quota allocations over the coming years to align with scientists' recommendations.
This was one of the outcomes of the 19th Cabinet decisions announced on Thursday.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says technology will not flourish without an enabling environment.
The Namibia Sport Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology and the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service, officially launched the National Supporters' Jersey at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek.
Cabinet has approved the provision of an additional budget to make up for a shortfall in the National Emergency Disaster Fund to provide for more than 308,000 households under the government's drought relief programme.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has underscored the government's commitment to achieving universal digital connectivity.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has encouraged young people to use their digital literacy to explore opportunities around the world on the internet and social media platforms.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the appointments of the Information Commissioners require parliamentary approval.
She was responding to suggestions from Members of Parliament that she could independently deal with the process leading to the appointments.
