The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) took a key step towards realising President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive – that by April 2026, all civil servants should have the benefit of access to healthcare services from public facilities.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has expressed concern about the slow progress Namibia is making in listing heritage sites, such as the Brandberg, as World Heritage Sites.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the importance of leadership, highlighting the responsibility of those in positions of influence to be responsive to the needs of society.
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Potato Development Scheme, an initiative to reduce imports and stimulate local production.
The NAB will provide a 50% subsidy, while Agribank will provide loans for input financing.
Potatoes rank among the most consumed products in Namibia.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's (MICT) Director for Print Media Affairs has warned that if nations are not well prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could become a danger.
Suicide has recently become a major concern in Namibia, with rising rates causing alarm among the government and communities.
The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held a Mega Help event aimed at empowering young people to overcome challenges and become visionary leaders.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for the international community to undertake a deeper reflection on the developments and challenges of the past 80 years of the United Nations General Assembly and assess its current role in addressing global issues.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge, has announced that debts for vehicle licences older than three years will be written off by the Fund.
The prescribed debt totals over N$371 million.
The Editors Forum of Namibia's Chairperson, Toivo Ndjebela, has emphasised the importance of accountability and inclusive engagement within the media sector.
He highlighted the long-standing challenge of handling complaints involving media entities that are not part of the EFN.
