Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has clarified that same-sex couples cannot marry in Namibia under the law. The clarification came after Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi asked whether the court ruling had changed Namibia’s position on same-sex marriage.
Informal trading remains an important source of income, but it must be conducted in designated areas to prevent disorder and maintain cleanliness in towns and cities, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has told the National Assembly.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.
The National Public Key Infrastructure has been operationalised, with DigiNam now launched to support secure electronic signatures and digital transactions.
The restoration of the weather forecasting system at the Walvis Bay International Airport and the Hosea Kutako International Airport is currently in progress. A NOTAM has been issued to inform aviation operators about the ongoing disruption.
Namibia is positioning itself as an attractive investment destination, with the mining and quarrying sector continuing to dominate foreign direct investment, followed by financial services and manufacturing.
Oil and gas exploration remains an important driver of investment within the extractive sector.
Namibia's Heritage Week 2026 is underway at Opuwo, but beyond the celebrations, the week carries a deeper message about identity and responsibility.
The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has called for a collective commitment to the preservation of the country's rich and diverse heritage.
Gertze made the call in a message delivered on his behalf at the official opening of the 2026 Heritage Week celebrations in Vaalgras.
The Tses Village Council has decided to terminate the employment of its Chief Executive Officer, Fritz Christiaan, two weeks prior to the expiration of his contract.
Critical child healthcare in Namibia has received a major boost after the Windhoek Central Hospital Paediatric ICU received monitoring equipment worth N$500,000, donated by the Bank of Namibia and First National Bank Namibia.
