insert_link NamibiaMubita appointed Minister in Presidency Charles Mubita, Minister in the Presidency (Photo credit: New Era) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency, alongside a new slate of deputy ministers across key government portfolios. The appointments, announced at State House, cover several ministries including health and social services, works and transport, environment, ICT, home affairs, and justice. The new deputy ministers are: Hambeleleni S.D. Ndjaleka – Health and Social Services Hans […] today2 April, 2026
insert_link NamibiaPresident dismisses Ithete, takes charge of Mines Ministry Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete. (Photo contributed) NAMPA President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, this afternoon, relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, according to a media statement issued by State House. State House Press Secretary Jonas Mbambo confirmed the development, saying that further details would be provided in a scheduled briefing. The presidency said […] today26 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaSankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
NamibiaSwakopmund Workshop Highlights NDP 6 Priorities The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is hosting a stakeholder consultation in Swakopmund, where the National Planning Commission detailed development priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan. Executive Director at NPC, I-Ben Nashandi: today20 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank of Namibia Engages MPs on Economy and Reform. The Bank of Namibia, led by Governor Johannes !Gawaxab and Deputy Governor Ebson Uanguta, held a statutory engagement with Parliament’s Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning. The meeting focused on regulatory reforms, economic resilience, and financial inclusion, with updates on inflation and consumer protection. Josefina Oskar from the BoN. today26 June, 2025
insert_link WorldHead of US Social Security resigns amid DOGE requests The acting head of the US Social Security Administration has stepped down after apparently refusing to hand over sensitive information to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Michelle King is the latest high-ranking official to resign in relation to requests amid the Trump administration's cost-cutting drive. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 February, 2025
