Yango Namibia has increased its fares by 5% to encourage driver compliance with updated regulatory standards. These standards require all e-hailing service providers to obtain public passenger permits by the end of September or risk ceasing operations.
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Green Hydrogen Industries Council, bringing together key national leaders and institutions to guide and coordinate the nation's green industrial development.
The Katutura Police Station is currently undergoing renovations valued at N$102.6 million. The renovations aim to improve the station's facilities and working environment, with completion set for 9 October 2027.
The Katutura Police Station holding cells have not been operational since 2018.
Members of the National Council have begun reviewing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly. Concerns were raised about insufficient infrastructure, limited disaster preparedness, and inadequate funding allocations.
The NBC's Director General, Menesia Muinjo, says the national broadcaster will have to find ways to manage operations and improve service as a result of reduced funding.
Muinjo was speaking at a staff meeting.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Diederik Vries raised concerns regarding payroll deductions for civil servants, questioning safeguards, financial risks, and the impact of switching to bank debit orders.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated the 6th Atomic Energy Board of Namibia, which will serve for a period of three years.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said NDP6 will guide Namibia's nuclear development while the Atomic Energy Board implements it.
More than 800 students graduated from the University of Namibia’s Faculty of Commerce, Management and Law yesterday, bringing the total number of graduates for April to 4,340.
UNAM Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu expressed pride in the milestone:
The National Assembly is expected to resume debate on the Mental Health Bill at the committee stage after proceedings stalled last week due to procedural disagreements among Members of Parliament.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has finalised the Mental Health Bill and its regulations, which aim to protect the rights of individuals with mental health conditions.
