Namibia Environment ministry set to launch spatial tourism master plan in June 2025 By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced plans to develop a Spatial Tourism Master Plan by June 2025. The plan aims to drive industry diversification and attract new investments. The initiative aligns with the Swapo Party 2024 manifesto. Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, made the announcement during her first ministerial address on Monday in Windhoek. She said delays in […] today31 March, 2025
Namibia Man stabbed to death at a bar in Walvis Bay By: Adolf Kaure A 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday morning at Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond township. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident took place at White House Bar. "The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with an okapi knife on the left upper chest causing his death on the spot," she said. The deceased, Jeremiah Shimanda Johannes, was pronounced dead by Walvis Bay State […] today31 March, 2025
Namibia Opposition criticises National Budget as rushed https://youtu.be/3JxgvCtW6Us By: Envaalde Matheus The opposition says the 2025/26 National Budget was rushed and lacks opportunity. Finance minister Erica Shafudah tabled the budget on Thursday. PDM MP Inna Hengari said the budget was rushed, and the Minister did not have sufficient time to ensure coherence and proper allocation of funds. “One would expect a certain level of continuity, given that the transfer of power was not between different political […] today31 March, 2025
Health / Medical Controversial Red Line case struck from court By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […] today27 March, 2025
Namibia 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 […] today27 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 […] today27 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 […] today27 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 […] today27 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 […] today27 March, 2025
