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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following the recent signing of the Access to Information Act by President Hage Geingob, government communication officers are convening a week-long meeting towards moving to full implementation, as gatekeepers of their respective ministries and institutions.
The Nyemba-speaking people in Namibia are calling for an investigation into alleged tribal discrimination against their community.
In a petition, the group also dismissed accusations that they sought recognition as a tribal authority.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has called on Namibians to harmonise their culture as this is the only way to connect people of different backgrounds.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Peya Mushelenga, has called on regional authorities to embrace and drive the Nationhood and National Pride(NNP) campaign.
