The Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, conferred the substantive rank of Major General on Remigius Kalimba.

A Major General is the second-highest rank in the Namibian Defence Force.

Swapo Women's Council has condemned the brutal murder of Petronella Sabatha, who was hacked to death with an axe inside her house in the Etambi location in Otjiwarongo this week.

The relationship between the accused and the victim is currently unclear.

A new regulation published in the Government Gazette now allows oral hygienists to operate independently from dentists. Previously, oral hygienists were required to practice under the supervision of a dentist.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has reiterated the government's commitment to resolving the challenges facing the health sector. 

She said this while officiating at the inauguration of the first-ever kidney dialysis unit at Keetmanshoop District State Hospital. 

Namibia and Russia have emphasised the need to strengthen economic and trade ties amid growing bilateral trade and cooperation.

This was revealed during the opening of the Namibia-Russia Business Forum in the capital today.