The National Assembly Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is holding a public hearing in Kavango East to assess whether Namibia’s existing laws are adequately protecting citizens from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders.…
Namibia and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their longstanding relationship and commitment to strengthening cooperation, particularly in education, institutional development and the advancement of women in political leadership. The commitment was highlighted during a courtesy call by a Sierra Leonean delegation…
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Urban, Rural Development and Land Reform is conducting an oversight visit in Rundu to assess the delivery of housing, land and basic services, particularly in informal settlements. The Committee is holding a stakeholders’ meeting…
Namibia is set to host the 5th Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) Meeting in Windhoek from 20 to 21 August 2026, bringing together health leaders and partners to advance regional cooperation on health security and build more resilient…
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has moved to address a shortage of maternity delivery beds at Swakopmund State Hospital after making a surprise visit to the facility and engaging directly with healthcare workers. During the visit, medical staff brought…
The death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has triggered renewed debate in Britain over racism, academic scrutiny and the treatment of prominent Black academics, with the university’s chancellor condemning what he described as a “racist feeding frenzy” surrounding…
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has congratulated Elago N. Shitaatala, a presenter and producer at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), on winning the Television Journalism category at the SADC Media Awards 2026. Shitaatala’s achievement places Namibian television…
President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing victory in Zambia’s presidential election held on 13 August 2026. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema the winner in the early hours of Tuesday, 18 August,…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) has intensified its efforts to close potential loopholes for corruption within the health sector, with a four-day Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA) workshop aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening safeguards around public resources.…
A delegation from the Eenhana Town Council has departed for Lubango, Huila Province, Angola, to participate in the Huila-Expo 2026, as Namibia seeks to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen ties with its northern neighbour. The delegation comprises the Deputy Mayor,…
