President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's belief that diplomacy, dialogue, and effective multilateralism remain indispensable.

This comes at a time when the international system is under increasing strain from geopolitical rivalries and economic fragmentation.

In an effort to improve the standard of futsal in Namibia, the Namibia Football Association, in collaboration with FIFA and Futsal Namibia, recently hosted a five-day futsal coaching course in Windhoek.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has entered 2026 with clear foreign policy objectives.

She says the country is determined to ensure that its international relations translate into tangible partnerships that promote trade and economic growth.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, says despite Namibia's status as a Foot and Mouth Disease free (FMD) zone, developments in neighbouring countries necessitate heightened surveillance and vigilance.

Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been convicted of corruption in a marathon litigation involving a N$60 million tender at the telecommunications giant, MTC.