Some political analysts have questioned president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s appointment of deputy ministers in some ministries, arguing it may increase government costs and duplicate existing administrative roles. They say the U-turn by Nandi-Ndaitwah to appoint seven new ministers and a minister…

Members of parliament have raised concerns over the continued underfunding of the agriculture ministry, a trend they say persists every fiscal year. Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi echoed these sentiments in parliament on Monday during the committee stage debate…

The official opposition has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to explain the dismissal of former deputy prime minister and industries, mines and energy minister Natangwe Ithete, amid renewed debate over government transparency and anti-corruption efforts. Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)…

Newly appointed deputy minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Edward Wambo has pledged to deliver services that make a meaningful impact in citizens’ lives. He says his commitment aligns with the sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030.…

Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was urged to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during Swapo’s 2024 electoral college, highlighting enduring political loyalty. Speaking at a memorial service held for Uerikua at the Otjozondjupa Regional Hall…

Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom, is accused of influencing communities to accept the mine in the Omaheke region amid concerns over the contamination of the Stampriet aquifer. The accusations were made by Republican Party president Henk Mudge…

THE Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated N$100 000 for specialised consultancy services to boost complex investigations and strategy development during the 2026/27 financial year. This is contained in the commission’s N$1.9-million budget for the 2026/27 financial year, tabled in the National…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday announced that more than 51 000 persons with disabilities in Namibia received assistance from the government during the 2025/26 financial year. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the initiative aims to enhance mobility and promote full participation in society.…

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula has criticised the government’s revised approach to free tertiary education, describing it as a retreat from its original ‘fees must fall’ promise. Speaking during a media briefing in Windhoek on Friday, Itula…

Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities. A directive on this follows on a Cabinet decision announced on Thursday. The village is located in…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will ensure a fair and dignified outcome in ongoing genocide negotiations with Germany. Nandi-Ndaitwah, during her state of the nation addressed (Sona) in parliament on Wednesday, said the revised declaration now provides that reparations…

A total of 2 259 suspects were arrested for drug-related offences during the 2025/26 financial year, of which 114 were identified as foreign nationals. This was revealed on Thursday by minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Iipumbu…