Hertha

Union calls on Presidency to demerger labour from justice

By: Selma Taapopi The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) is calling on the Presidency to overturn its decision to merge the labour and justice ministries. The union’s secretary-general, Mahongora Kavihuha, argues that the decision should be re-evaluated, citing the extensive scope of the labour ministry, which goes beyond labour relations. Kavihuha emphasised that it would be disingenuous to limit the mandate of the labour ministry to just labour relations. He […]

27 March, 2025

Health / Medical

Health minister Luvindao surprise visits to Katutura Hospital

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao made her first public appearance with an unannounced visit to Katutura Health Centre at earlier this morning at 07h00. The visit aimed to assess the real conditions on the ground, allowing her to hear firsthand from patients and healthcare workers. During the visit, patients shared concerns about extended waiting times, delays in receiving test results, and the overall urgency […]

27 March, 2025

Namibia

GROWTH

NATIONAL BUDGET: Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said the operational budget is estimated at N$79.8 billion, growing by 2.3 percent over the financial year 2024/25 mid-term estimates. Shafudah said to continue addressing infrastructure bottlenecks that weigh against the country’s growth potential, the development budget has increased by 22.6 percent to N$12.8 billion from the revised estimates for the financial year 2024/25. She added that this is inclusive of N$3.2 billion in […]

27 March, 2025

Namibia

Namibia’s 2025/26 budget set at N$106.3 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, tabled Namibia’s national budget for the 2025/26 financial year in Parliament this afternoon, outlining a total expenditure of N$106.3 billion. According to Shafudah, the budget comprises N$79.8 billion for operational expenditure, N$12.8 billion for development expenditure—including N$3.2 billion funded through external loans and grants and N$13.7 billion allocated for interest payments. This marks a 4.9% increase from the revised estimates of […]

27 March, 2025

Namibia

AN hosts discussion on balancing growth and social upliftment through the national budget

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with Capricorn Group Limited and the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, and in collaboration with High Economic Intelligence (HEI), this week held a budget discussion under the theme “Balancing Growth and Social Upliftment: The National Budget in a New Dispensation.” The discussion brought together economists, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives for dialogue on how the national budget can be […]

27 March, 2025

Namibia

Legal expert says Luvindao and Balloti eligible for ministerial roles

https://youtu.be/8yowwrlQF3g By: Josia Shigwedha Legal Assistance Centre Director Toni Hancox has affirmed that, under Chapter 2 of the Namibian Constitution, citizenship is determined by birthplace and parentage. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah recently appointed Luvindao as the health minister and Dino Balloti as the education deputy minister. The appointments have drawn criticism from some sections of the media and public, questioning their eligibility due to their parentage. Hancox said […]

27 March, 2025

Namibia

CPBN launches public and bidders education campaign launched

(Video taken during the Public and Bidders Education Campaign launch) By: Hertha Ekandjo The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has launched its Public and Bidders Education Campaign in Windhoek. The campaign aims to educate bidders and the general public on how the procurement process works and how they can master the art of procurement and bidding. Speaking during the launch in Windhoek, CPBN board chairperson Mary Shiimi said she […]

26 March, 2025

Namibia

Namibia records highest rainfall in 50 years due to La Niña

By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia has experienced its highest recorded rainfall in five decades, with over 300mm accumulated. Experts attribute the significant downpour to the La Niña weather phenomenon. Chief Forecaster at the Meteorological Services, Odillo Kgobetsi, told News on One the country has seen widespread thunderstorms, leading to increased moisture saturation and higher runoff levels. This has resulted in increased flash floods and infrastructure damage. "The intensity of the rain […]

26 March, 2025

Namibia

SPYL wants more money allocated for establishment of entrepreneurship centers

By: Envaalde Matheus The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) expects the government to allocate sufficient funds to establish and operate entrepreneurship centres in all 121 constituencies. This was said by SPYL spokesperson Moses Shikerete ahead of the tabling of the National Budget Thursday. The finance minister Ericah Shafudah will table the 2025/26 financial year budget in the National Assembly. Shikerete said the allocation will ensure provision of resources, training, and […]

26 March, 2025