The National Skills Competition officially kicked off at Swakopmund.

Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Sanet Steenkamp, who inspected the venue ahead of the opening, was satisfied with the preparedness.

The Health Directorate in the Zambezi Region is on high alert following reports of Mpox and cholera in neighbouring Zambia. 

Its director, Woita Kapumburu, said authorities in the region have already assembled a team of experts to continuously monitor the situation at all entry points.

Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus has been charged with fraud and money laundering.

According to a police report, the Independent Patriots for Change councillor was arrested on Monday and will appear in the Swakopmund Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

The Cheshire Homes Trust has marked the 30th anniversary of the Katima Mulilo Cheshire Home, a milestone described as a symbol of hope, dignity, and empowerment for children with disabilities.

The home in Katima Mulilo hosted a celebration to mark the anniversary. 

The Ministry of Finance says it has finalised the Public Enterprises Governance Act's (PEGA) amendments.