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John Louw

Also known as: oom Frikkie Louw

2019-08-162026-06-25

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  1. March 2026
  2. The Namibian

    John Louw expressed concern over continued delays in appointing an information commissioner stalling the Access to Information Act

    Source

    The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) shadow minister of information and communication technology, John Louw, has expressed concern over continued delays in appointing an information commissioner, saying the prolonged process is stalling the full implementation of the Access to Information Act.

    Minister halts commissioner recruitment
  3. January 2026
  4. The Namibian

    John Louw participated in fitness assessment sessions and screenings at Fit City Namibia event

    Source

    In a statement, the ministry said Steenkamp was accompanied by Sharonice Busch, Clemencia Coetzee, John Louw and Martha Itope in their efforts to change the mindset of Namibians regarding a healthy lifestyle and the importance of maintaining a fit body.

    Lawmakers flex muscles for fitness
Politics

Minister halts information commissioner recruitment for stakeholder consultation

The News

Minister Emma Theofelus has halted the recruitment of an information commissioner, citing insufficient stakeholder consultations on the operationalisation of the Access to Information Act. Critics including the IPC and policy experts express concern that the delay is hindering implementation of the transparency law, though budget allocation for 2026/2027 suggests the pause may be temporary.

10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Minister halts information commissioner recruitment for stakeholder consultation

    Minister Emma Theofelus has halted the recruitment of an information commissioner, citing insufficient stakeholder consultations on the operationalisation of the Access to Information Act. Critics including the IPC and policy experts express concern that the delay is hindering implementation of the transparency law, though budget allocation for 2026/2027 suggests the pause may be temporary.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Namibian lawmakers promote fitness through gym session event

    Minister Sanet Steenkamp and fellow parliamentarians participated in guided fitness assessments and screening at a Fit City Namibia event, aiming to promote healthy lifestyles among Namibians. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, included fitness testing and goal-setting sessions.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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