Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has reiterated his ministry's dedication to uplifting all members of society, especially those who often face marginalisation.

Magistrate Veruka Njembo has postponed his decision on limited access to communication for the five accused in the murder trial of the late control prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.

The five accused are currently incarcerated at the Grootfontein Correctional Facility.

The man who climbed onto the roof of Kavango Gateway Mall in Rundu this morning eventually carried out his threat to jump from the building.

He survived the fall.

Earlier, the man had fled from Rundu Police Station after his arrest on Tuesday.

Members of Parliament from the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) boycotted the second State of the Nation Address delivered by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying the exercise no longer adds meaningful value to national debate.

On the issue of reparations by Germany and the Joint Declaration on the Herero-Nama genocide, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government is aware of the comparisons being made with Germany's reparations to Jewish victims but cautioned against viewing the processes as identical.