India has donated a thousand tonnes of rice and maize to Namibia's Drought Relief efforts. 

This was announced by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu during a reception in Windhoek, marking the 76th Republic Day of India. 

There are efforts to safeguard the integrity of electronic transactions and support the growth of a robust and inclusive digital economy.

President Nangolo Mbumba and Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah were among those who laid wreaths at the mausoleum of the late President Dr. Hage Geingob.

The Deputy Prime Minister has urged coordinators overseeing regional drought relief warehouses to ensure food supplies are distributed without delay, rather than keeping them in storage for extended periods.

The Office of the Prime Minister needs N$600 million to sustain the drought relief programme until June this year.

So far the office has received donations amounting to more than N$115 million, which include cash and in-kind donations.

More than half of Namibia’s working-age population is either unemployed or part of the potential labour force, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census Labour Force Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Wednesday.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says efforts should be made to guard against piracy in the creative industry.

Emma Theofelus made the remark while addressing the ministry's staff.

28 people have died so far due to the malaria outbreak in the northern regions of the country.

During a press conference, the Ministry of Health and Social Services stated that the Ohangwena region is the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 50 percent of reported cases.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has made progress in expanding its broadcasting network and upgrading systems over the past six months.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, gave an update on the developments during a staff address.