The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has started to develop a policy on mandatory minimum percentage local equity participation in all new mining ventures.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the 8th administration has established a strong foundation in its first three months in office.

However, considerable work remains through the implementation of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her call that civil servants start using state medical facilities for treatment.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the government spends about N$3.6 billion on public servants' medical aid as a benefit.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed broadcast journalist Jonas Mbambo as Press Secretary and Spokesperson of the Presidency.

The appointment is effective from the 1st of August.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the late Lazarus !Guiteb’s commitment to the struggle against apartheid marks him as one of the stalwarts of Namibia’s internal resistance.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to the late !Guiteb, who died on Tuesday, July 15, aged 83.

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been honoured with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis Award.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred the award on Prime Minister Modi during the ceremony at State House.

U.S. President Donald Trump has added a 30% tariff charge on all South African products, effective from 1st August.

President Trump, in a letter to his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, stated that the 30% is separate from all sectoral tariffs.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed appreciation for the European Union’s continued support toward Namibia’s development, particularly in agriculture, energy, governance, and education.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is yet to address the nation on the first 100 days of her administration and says she is ready.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah mentioned this as she urged the regional governors to set a new tone of governance and to engage with the civil servants.

The Public Service Commission has affirmed its support for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's vision for the development of the country, as well as the need for effective public administration.