The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has reminded regional and local authority councillors that they do not have executive powers.

Sankwasa addressed an induction workshop for the recently elected councillors.

Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare inaugurated the new governance committee for the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS).

Dr. Ngurare emphasised the government’s commitment to improving the management of the scheme and enhancing healthcare services for public service employees.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb has urged the government to accelerate the Mass Housing Project to tackle housing challenges and promote home ownership.

Gaobaeb said this during a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today.

Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala has asked the trial judge in the Fishrot corruption case to step aside in a recusal application that was heard today.

The road to the crown has officially begun after the Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia were unveiled during a ceremony in Windhoek over the weekend.

The semi-finalists will now compete for the prestigious national titles later this year.