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SCHOOL INTERNET CONNECTIVITY PROJECT – Telecom Namibia has partnered with the Ministry of Education to provide reliable internet connectivity to 21 schools in the Kavango West Region. Each school will receive a minimum of 25 Mbps broadband service for a period of five years.
The announcement was made by Telecom Namibia CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, during the ICT Stakeholders’ Engagement held today at Simanya River Lodge in the Kavango West Region.
RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI IN RADIO BROADCASTING _ The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus called upon radio stations accross the country to ensure the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) with strong human oversight.
DIGITAL HEALTH POLICY TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE – The Ministry of Health and Social Services today launched the country’s first-ever National Digital Health Policy, and it will run from 2026 to 2036.
JUSTICE DELAYED- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urges judiciary fraternity to work together to address the long standing challenge of Court case backlog which delay the administration of Justice.
INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT- Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged Parliamentatians to ensure policies, laws and budgets reflect the needs of all citizens.
STRENGTHEN LEGAL FRAMEWORKS- At the official opening of Parliament this afternoon, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah implored on Parliamentarians to ensure the crafting of strong, foward thinking laws to ensure local beneficiation and value addition to Namibia's Natural resources
FOUR YEARS TO VISION 2030 - With only four years left to Vision 2030, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged cabinet ministers to accelerate the implementation of National Development Plan (NDP 6) to ensure delivery of results within the remaining four years.
EMBRACE DIGITAL SPACE - ICT Minister, Emma Theofelus implore on the public service to embrace the digital space to enable young people to access government services online.
SUSTAIN MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES – Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp urged Regional Directorates of Education, Councillors and Traditional Authorities to pay special attention to learners from marginalised communities such as the Ovatue, Ovatjimba and the San.
To ensure they benefit from subsidised tertiary education. The ministry has considered targeted deviations from the model to support marginalised communities access to tertiary education in cognisant of the historical challenges and education barriers faced by the communities.
SUSTAIN MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES – Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp urged Regional Directorates of Education, Councillors and Traditional Authorities to pay special attention to learners from marginalised communities such as the Ovatue, Ovatjimba and the San.
FUNDING SECURED — Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp has assured the nation that subsidised tertiary education will continue as planned after government successfully secured funding for the 2026 academic year.
All eligible students who meet the requirements at public and private institutions, as well as TVET centres will not be required to pay registration or tuition fees.
NEW APPOINTMENT – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BON), effective 1 January 2026. Uanguta succeeds Johannes !Gawaxab, who has served as Governor since June 2020.
