The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says there has been an upward trend in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Namibia.

Swapo Party MPs in the National Council discussed various issues facing their constituencies with President Hage Geingob at State House.

The MPs courtesy call on Dr. Geingob was also to extend well wishes for recovery and continued good health.

The Nambia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has expressed concern over the minimal contribution of the fishing sector in taxes.

Its Board members and Executive Management paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at State House.

The amount of a tax refund scam that was uncovered last year now stands at N$833 million.

The Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRA) says the network of tax evasion involves 1,168 taxpayers across 84 institutions.

The security situation in the SADC region is said to be stable despite conflicts in the DRC and Mozambique.

SADC Executive Secretary General Elias Magosi made the statement during the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics.