13th June 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Namibian-owned business ventures, and recognizing their role in elevating the country. Economist Peter Frans spoke to us on this development.

2. Dr. Hilen Ndjaba, who is the senior Specialist at the Mental Health Unit – Windhoek Central Hospital who is calling on the Revisit of the Ministry of Health and Social Services to construct more mental health facilities, support and strengthen mental health financial & human resource development. Urging them to continue where others have ended.

3. Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, on tuesday issued a directive to traffic officers to issue fines to taxi owners, not drivers. Engaged Vaino Iita, executive at NALOBA.

4. 4. United States Embassy clarified that Namibia is not included in a new U.S. presidential proclamation issued on June 9, 2025, which restricts entry into the United States for nationals of certain countries due to national security and public safety concerns. The Embassy confirmed that there have been no changes to visa eligibility for Namibian citizens.