ZAAMWANI PROPOSES FOUR FOR LAND REFORM COMMISSION

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Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has proposed four candidates for appointment to the Land Reform Advisory Commission for a three-year term.

The nominees are Cardini Corinda Corinne Roman, Jeaneth Kuhanga, Mona-Lisa Nicoletta McKay and Ermelinda Tjimune.

NANDI-NDAITWAH CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL

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Justice must be felt in everyday life for all citizens regardless of their social standing. These were the sentiments of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the opening of the first State of Justice Conference in Windhoek.

NGOMA AWARDS RETURN AFTER SEVEN-YEAR HIATUS

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The Namibia Gospel Music Awards (NGOMA) will host its annual awards ceremony on 3 October.

After a seven-year hiatus, the awards are returning for their third edition. The event will be held at the University of Namibia School of Medicine.

STATE OF JUSTICE CONFERENCE OPENS IN WINDHOEK

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The first State of Justice Conference 2026 brought together key stakeholders from across the justice sector to discuss the current state of the sector in the country.

The two-day conference held in Windhoek is a high-level national dialogue platform.  

UUKOLONKADHI CALLS FOR STRONGER NBC OUTREACH

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The Acting Chief of the Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority, Malakia Shoombe, has urged the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to strengthen broadcast outreach to its areas so that the traditional authority and its community members can transmit information that reaches the masses.

JUSTICE MINISTER CLARIFIES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LAW

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Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has clarified that same-sex couples cannot marry in Namibia under the law. The clarification came after Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi asked whether the court ruling had changed Namibia’s position on same-sex marriage.

SANKWASA URGES ORDERLY INFORMAL TRADING

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Informal trading remains an important source of income, but it must be conducted in designated areas to prevent disorder and maintain cleanliness in towns and cities, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has told the National Assembly.

HEALTH MINISTRY ASSESSES NEED FOR MORE MATERNAL SHELTERS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.

DIGITAL SIGNATURE SYSTEM LAUNCHED

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The National Public Key Infrastructure has been operationalised, with DigiNam now launched to support secure electronic signatures and digital transactions.

WEATHER SYSTEM RESTORATION UNDERWAY AT KEY AIRPORTS

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The restoration of the weather forecasting system at the Walvis Bay International Airport and the Hosea Kutako International Airport is currently in progress. A NOTAM has been issued to inform aviation operators about the ongoing disruption.