Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's (MICT) Executive Director Linda Nakale says cybercrime continues to rise in the country, urging people to be vigilant.

Nakale made the remarks during a one-day regional consultation workshop on the Cybercrime Bill at Oshakati.

The President of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia has tendered an apology to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Editors' Forum of Namibia (EFN) following harassment of a news crew by some members of the association.

The 7th National Council conducted a special session and orientation seminar for the newly elected members of the 7th National Council following the  Regional Councils and local authorities elections of last year.

The induction programme commenced today and will run until Friday.

The stage is set for the opening of Parliament with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) expected to conduct a ceremonial procession to demonstrate discipline, unity and respect for constitutional order.

The secretaries to the National Assembly and National Council have expressed readiness for the official opening of parliament tomorrow.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open both houses of legislation.