Today marks 35 years since the adoption of the Constitution of Namibia.

The late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma led the independent Namibia under the new constitution. 

The Prime Minister has urged government institutions to speed up civil servant recruitment processes to fill critical positions.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the call while addressing Executive Directors in Windhoek.

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.