Namibia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the universal periodic review process and to the principles of universality, equality, and human dignity.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa described local authorities as the “biggest headache” facing his ministry, citing widespread financial mismanagement, weak governance, and inequitable land allocation as major obstacles.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed deep appreciation for the wisdom and experience of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba during a visit to his residence in Okanghudi Village, accompanied by former President Nangolo Mbumba.<

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most local authority councillors are not educated and are being misadvised by Chief Executive Officers who are more academically inclined.

The National Executive Committee of the Namibia Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPDN) has suspended its Chairperson, Matheus Hashongo, over alleged misappropriation of funds. 

The federation's National Executive Committee, in a statement, said Hashongo was suspended on 18th March. 

Members of Parliament raised sharp concerns over the Public Enterprises Governance Amendment (PEGA) Bill during its debate, questioning its potential overlap with existing laws and its push to centralise control of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under the Prime Minister's office.

The Secretary General of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Manuel Ngaringombe, has emphasised the need to address socio-economic development challenges, including unemployment, education, and health.

He was speaking at a media briefing.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for broader reforms of the United Nations, criticising the lack of representation in the Security Council, during a speech in Barcelona on Saturday.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) with upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.