President urges Parliament to fast-track key bills

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.

Urban Minister encourages ethical behaviour

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called for a renewed commitment to ethical leadership as a cornerstone for Africa's economic transformation.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah engages APP on national development

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The government has emphasised that it recognises the importance of engaging the legislature in the implementation of national development plans and programmes.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed this during a consultative meeting with the leadership of the All People's Party, APP, at State House.

ASOLI pledges to prioritise people over politics ahead of local elections

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The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to put people over politics as it gears up for the upcoming Local Authority Elections.

 Speaking during a media briefing, ASOLI President Joseph Kauandenge expressed deep concern over the high levels of poverty in Namibia.

Sankwasa urged to dissolve Walvis Bay municipal council

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Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement.

However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action.

New Interim Board appointed for National Youth Council

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The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has announced the appointment of a new Interim Board for the National Youth Council. The board took effect this month and will serve for six months or until a substantive board is appointed.

Hengari Proposes vetting committee for ACC appointments

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has proposed the establishment of a vetting committee to scrutinise individuals nominated for the positions of Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).