Business / EconomicsTourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19. today4 February, 2026
Health / Medical New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities. today4 February, 2026
NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for laws that protect democracy and speed up service delivery, expressing concern that only two of nine bills passed last session. She urged political parties to rise above partisanship and restore public confidence in Parliament, with Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighing in: today4 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaLawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia National Pension Fund Rollout Must Include Workers, Says Kavihuha Mahongoro Kavihuha, representing the Namibia Trade Union Congress, criticized the implementation of the National Pension Fund and National Medical Aid, describing it as carried out without adequate consultation. He told Namibia Business Review in an exclusive interview that the process should involve both employees and the government to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of current benefits. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsRoads Authority Talks Permit Applications Decentralisation The Roads Authority has announced that road carrier permit applications will now be decentralised to all NaTIS offices nationwide. Effective 1 February, applicants can submit and collect permits at any NaTIS office, cutting travel and courier costs, with spokesperson Hileni Fillemon confirming the move and hinting at a future online system. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsDr Marius Kudumo weighs in on Journalist Escorted from State House. Journalist Jemima Beukes was allegedly escorted out of State House after posing a question to the President during the opening of the first Cabinet meeting, despite prior communication that no questions would be allowed. Public policy analyst Dr Marius Kudumo weighed in on the incident, saying there should be respect for the Head of State’s decision when she declines to take questions. today3 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNANSO calls for public campaign on subsidised tertiary education model The Namibia National Student Organisation is calling on the government to intensify public communication around the phased rollout of the subsidised tertiary education model, saying many students and parents still lack clear information on how the system will work. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said while the education ministry has addressed the issue publicly, the information is not easily accessible to ordinary citizens who need to understand funding requirements and application […] today2 February, 2026
