Cabinet announces key decisions at 18th meeting

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The cabinet has taken two key decisions during its 18th decision-making meeting. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus says one of the two is the hosting of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units plenary meeting in Namibia in July 2027. 

Government endorses Total Allowable Catch for Pilchard

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The Cabinet has endorsed the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for pilchard for the remainder of this year's fishing season.

A Cabinet meeting on Tuesday set the TAC for the fish species at 10,000 tonnes.

Cabinet Approves N$257 million Youth Fund

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The Cabinet approved the common guidelines for the operationalisation of the National Youth Fund, which include an initial outlay of N$257 million and subsequent yearly official subventions.

Debate participants express confidence in new President

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The Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School scooped the Oshana Regional Library Annual Debate Championship award this weekend.

In second place and third, respectively, were the Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School and Dr. Abraham Iiyambo SS, while Nehale Secondary School was placed fourth. 

New ministers outline their plans

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says elected leaders have the responsibility to ensure that they consolidate democracy, peace, stability, and good governance in the country as well as expedite the delivery of quality public services to all Namibians. 

President cuts Cabinet portfolios from 24 to 14

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced the composition of government, aimed at maximising the outcome and effectiveness of government.

The move saw the establishment and abolition of some and the making of several alignments in various government offices, ministries and agencies.

President announces her cabinet

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a number of new ministers to key portfolios, while some former senior ministers who are part of the 8th Parliament do not feature in the Cabinet.

The members of the executive were sworn in by Chief Justice Peter Shivute.

Curtain closes on decade-long genocide negotiation

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Cabinet has approved the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Genocide, Apology, and Reparations, signalling the closure of a decade-long negotiation process between the Namibian and German governments.