PM urges public servants to protect national interest

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The Prime Minister has called on public servants to be at the forefront of advancing the national interest and safeguarding national security.
 
Dr. Elijah Ngurare made the remarks while addressing staff during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
 

National Digital Health Policy launched

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The National Digital Health Policy was launched today. 

Expected to guide innovation in the delivery of healthcare services into the next decade, the legal blueprint was launched by Health and Social Services Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao.  

Minister urges former ambassadors to support foreign policy

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) called on the Namibia Association of Former Ambassadors (NAFA) to find more effective ways of supporting them in managing Namibia's foreign policy to advance the country's national interests.

MoHSS reports 11 malaria-related deaths amid outbreak

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has reported 11 malaria-related deaths following an outbreak in some parts of the country.

These are from 604 hospital admissions.

The ministry announced an increase in new cases in most malaria-endemic regions over the past four weeks.

Refugees association president apologises for NBC crew harassment

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The President of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia has tendered an apology to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Editors' Forum of Namibia (EFN) following harassment of a news crew by some members of the association.

Namibians join Chinese Embassy to celebrate Spring Festival

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Namibians have joined the Chinese Embassy in celebrating the Spring Festival, marking the Chinese New Year in Windhoek.
 
The gathering themed around the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse, symbolising power, success, and prosperity.
  

Namcor denies supplying substandard fuel

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The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has refuted reports of supplying substandard fuel to Botswana and local markets.
 
The company stated that claims published in a local newspaper are incorrect and malicious. 

Katutura Central hands N$277K equipment to 20 for SME boost

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The Katutura Central Constituency office handed over income-generating equipment and materials worth N$277,000 to 20 residents on Saturday, aiming to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), create jobs, and tackle unemployment.

Government to enforce Code of Good Practice for local procurement

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The Namibian government will fully enforce the Code of Good Practice, an effort to enable the procurement of certain goods and services within Namibia to benefit citizens. 

In 2023, the government issued a Code of Good Practice under the Public Procurement Act.