The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, has unveiled plans to establish a permanent inter-ministerial committee on economic diplomacy.

The meeting first observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the death of the late President Hage Geingob.

Dr. Mushelenga, in his address, emphasised that the proposed committee on diplomacy would play a pivotal role in guiding decision-making on economic diplomacy, providing insights on when and how to act to maximise the benefits for Namibia.

Information and communication technology represents an enormous opportunity to introduce significant and lasting positive change across the developing world.

This was the view of the Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, when he addressed staff at their annual start of the year meeting.

Dr. Mushelenga stated that the rapid penetration of mobile access has resulted in considerable improvements in the lives of the poor in both rural and urban settings.

Cabinet has approved amendments to Article 4 subsection 2 of the Constitution to accommodate descendants of Namibians who fled the country due to colonialism but have since relocated to Namibia.

This new development was announced by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, during the latest Cabinet updates.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, emphasises media freedom as crucial for public information dissemination.

Dr. Mushelenga remarked this during a government media benchmark exercise between Namibia and Botswana, held in Gaborone.

Commencing his three-day working visit, the minister and his delegation embarked on a tour of the Mass Media Complex in Gaborone, a prominent institution housing BTV, Print, and Radio Services.

Cabinet has issued a directive to all ministries and agencies to actively contribute to the successful hosting of this year's National Population and Housing Census.

The Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, said this during the Cabinet briefing.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, maintains that his ministry will continue to promote and educate the public on the importance of national symbols.

Dr. Mushelenga made this remark at the official launch of the National Symbols campaign at Gobabis.

National symbols are the embodiment of national unity, patriotism, national pride, a sense of belonging, and enhanced nationhood.

The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Dr Peya Mushelenga, stressed that the role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy is indisputable while reminding members of the fourth estate about the importance of responsible journalism.

The minister and his executive team engaged the public and private media houses in the capital.

"You are not just news reporters, but you are custodians of truth, the public relies on your ability to present facts accurately, verify information rigorously, and maintain high ethical standards."

Cabinet has approved the revised National Resettlement Policy 2023–2033 for implementation.

The proposed revisions to the policy include grouping beneficiaries into three main target groups.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, shared this as part of the decisions taken during the Cabinet meeting this week.

Namibia has approved about N$1.8 million (US$100,000) in humanitarian aid to Malawi following a request from that country for the rehabilitation of the victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy last month. According to the United Nations, about US$70 million is needed to rehabilitate the country.

A draft assessment report estimates that 2.3 million people have been affected by the cyclone, with 1.6 million severely food insecure, over 650,000 people displaced, and over 600 deaths.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has reiterated the importance of training communications officers in the public sector as they prepare for the implementation of the Access to Information Act.

Dr. Mushelenga made these remarks at the ministry's weeklong training for communications officers at Oshakati.

The training is being attended by over 50 communication officers from different public institutions.