Windhoek: Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Chief Whip, Vaino Tuhafeni Hangula, has called for a stronger focus on job creation, warning that the 2026/27 national budget does not go far enough in addressing unemployment and economic pressures. Speaking d…
Windhoek: The leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato, expressed disappointment over the unfulfilled promise to increase senior citizens’ pensions, despite the N.dollars 104 billion budget for the 2026/2027 Financial Year presente…
Namibia: Namibia stands at a pivotal moment as it celebrates its 36th independence anniversary on Saturday. While the nation marks decades of freedom, the milestone is met with a sobering reality – unemployment, a widening housing backlog, and unequal…
Windhoek: IPC member of Parliament Abed Hishoono on Tuesday criticised the government’s 2026/27 budget priorities, saying allocations to the creative arts, youth development, and higher education are inconsistent with long-standing policy commitments….
Windhoek: Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of Parliament, Milunga Elvis Lizazi, has raised alarm over the persistent underfunding of the Legal Aid Directorate, which has resulted in numerous financially disadvantaged citizens being deprive…
Keetmanshoop: Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, on Wednesday commenced a four-day working visit to the Hardap and ||Kharas regions, focusing on infrastructure development and the inauguration of the N.dollars 100 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training …
Windhoek: Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, has called for careful implementation of ‘Vision April 2026’ while backing the 2026/2027 budget during Parliament’s general debate on Tuesday. Public health reforms under…
Ashipara: Swapo Party Member of Parliament Modestus Atshipara has backed the N.dollars 17 billion security budget, saying it is crucial for national stability.
According to Namibia Press Agency, last month, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah allocated …
Windhoek: Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, announced on Tuesday a significant reshuffle involving Swapo Party Members of Parliament (MPs) across various standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups, and multilatera…
Oshikoto: Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has denied allegations that keynote speakers for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations were selected based on political affiliations. Kathindi was speaking during a preparatory meeting for the commemorat…
Oshikoto: Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has announced that the region’s 36th Independence Day celebrations will be decentralised and held simultaneously in all 11 constituencies, promoting wider participation and inclusivity.
According to Namibia…
Windhoek: Limited financial resources continue to hamper the implementation of key programmes aimed at supporting persons with disabilities, Vice President Lucia Witbooi said on Monday. Speaking at the official opening of the Division of Disability Af…
Windhoek: National Unity Democratic Organisation Member of Parliament (MP), Vetaruhe Kandorozu, has called for the government to increase the vulnerable children’s grant from N.dollars 350 to N.dollars 1,000. The government introduced the vulnerable c…
Oshakati: Oshana Regional Governor, Hofni Iipinge, officially announced the programme for this year’s regional Independence Day celebrations set to take place at the Independence Stadium in Oshakati on 21 March 2026. Iipinge stated that his office has…
Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a high-level consultation meeting with a delegation from the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement, led by its leader, Job Amupanda, at State House on Friday. The meeting formed part of Nandi-Ndaitwa…
