NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah to evaluate ministers’ performance https://youtu.be/QhxLyxg7FXw By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has established a performance monitoring dashboard to track the progress of all government projects under implementation. Nandi-Ndaitwah also says she will subject the newly elected Cabinet to regular evaluations, starting within the next three months. Speaking at the opening of the first Cabinet meeting of the 8th administration at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged ministers to adhere to the Cabinet Handbook, […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaNAMPU commends Nandi-Ndaitwah’s declaration of media as the fourth arm of the state By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for declaring the media the fourth arm of the state at today's first Ccabinet briefing in Windhoek. NAMPU’s Acting Secretary General Jemimah Beukes said the union does not take for granted the fact that the President made this statement at the very first convening of the country's new Cabinet. Beukes said media freedom is a fundamental […] today25 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsJapanese government donates agro-inputs to Kavango East region https://youtu.be/ZhvokrCwyHU By: Ellen Shihepo The Japanese government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and ministry of agriculture donated agricultural inputs to support 1,760 farming households in the Kavango East region last week. Agro-inputs are substances or services that are used in the production of agricultural and allied products. Speaking in Rundu, Japanese Ambassador Shinichi Asazuma said the project is titled “Emergency response to enhance resilience and […] today25 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsHei criticizes efficiency of government spending By: Hertha Ekandjo Salomo Hei, Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, has expressed concerns over the efficiency of government spending, emphasizing that increased expenditure alone will not resolve the country's challenges. Speaking at the recent budget discussions in Windhoek, Hei pointed out that the issues lie not in the amount of money allocated but in the lack of efficiency and tangible outcomes tied to those expenditures. "I think there's challenges […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah confident in new leadership https://youtu.be/sMor6mybjrc By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed confidence in her newly appointed team. Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has a pool of committed and qualified individuals ready to serve the nation. She assured the public that her selected team could deliver on the mandate given by the people of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that the selection process was difficult due to the high number of qualified and committed Namibians. […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaPolice launch Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit By: Rudorf Iyambo The police on Tuesday launched the Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in Windhoek. This follows the completion of a training workshop held in February facilitated by the International Criminal Police Organisation’s (INTERPOL) Project ENACT which identified and prepared officers for the unit. Project ENACT is the first of its kind to analyse the scale of organised crime across Africa. Major General Anne-Marie Nainda said a total […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaWelwitchia University partners with Side-by-Side Early Intervention Centre to enhance social work education By: Petrus Amutenya The Welwitchia University (WU) and Side-by-Side Early Intervention Centre yesterday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide practical training and placement opportunities for Bachelor of Social Work students at Welwitchia University. The MOA, signed by Prof. Marius Hedimbi, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Welwitchia University, and Huibrecht van Wyk, Managing Director of Side-by-Side Early Intervention Centre, establishes a collaborative framework that will enhance students' professional […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaKuugongelwa-Amadhila stresses need for strong legal framework in oil and gas sectors By: Hertha Ekandjo Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has emphasised the importance of a strong legal framework and effective public institutions to manage resources in Namibia’s burgeoning oil and gas sectors. She noted that these industries present new opportunities for economic growth, employment, and poverty reduction, but only if managed properly. "Countries endowed with abundant resources but lacking in proper management often face higher levels of poverty," she […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaNewly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on her Cabinet to remain accessible and work closely with various stakeholders, including the private sector, communities, the public, and the media, which she described as the “fourth arm of state.” Speaking at her first Cabinet meeting at State House, President Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the importance of government transparency and responsiveness. She urged ministers to actively engage with stakeholders to effectively implement policies and […] today25 March, 2025
