Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab announced he will step down by the end of December 2025, having fulfilled his mandate and leaving the central bank in a stable and sustainable position for his successor.
Namibia will continue to prioritise the work of SADC, an institution mandated to advance regional integration.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed this commitment during a courtesy visit by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi at State House.
The Government of Japan, in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Namibia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform (MAFWLR), donated N$48 million towards the agriculture sector.
Mandatory voting has been explored as a possible solution to boost voter turnout.
The suggestion emerged during the Election Observation Mission Knowledge Sharing and Public Dissemination event held in Windhoek.
Namibia is experiencing a shortage of arbitrators while labour cases continue to pile up on a daily basis.
Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla says a staff retreat at Swakopmund is underway to re-engineer the Labour Commission's business strategy and address the challenges.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her capacity as Patron of Road Safety in Namibia, is calling for heightened alertness on the roads during the festive season.
The Embassy of Venezuela in Namibia has condemned recent statements by US President Donald Trump about closing the airspace around Venezuela.
Ambassador Malagay Henriquez said the statements constitute an openly colonialist threat against the sovereignty of Venezuela.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia for improvements in the management of the recent elections.
The party, however, expressed concern over 'serious delays' in the release of results.
Land acquisition for agricultural projects was one of the most pressing issues raised by participants during an information session on the National Youth Development Fund application process.
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao has announced that Namibia will move towards regulatory approval for the rollout of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection for the treatment and prevention of HIV.
