The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has highlighted communication gaps within government offices, ministries and agencies and the need to close these gaps.

Emma Theofelus spoke to NBC News shortly after the Prime Minister's engagement with the ICT sector.

Though the Commission for Alternative Dispute Resolution Draft Bill was received with support from stakeholders in the Zambezi Region, those voices have cautioned that they hope for effective change. 

The NBC's leadership is engaging key stakeholders in the Omaheke Region ahead of hosting the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2026 pageants. 

The engagement focused on security planning and the role of law enforcement during the pageants.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged members of parliament to familiarise themselves with the National Development Plans.

The Bank of Namibia has announced that it will maintain the repo rate at 6.50%.