An objection recently lodged against a successful bidder for the design of the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme has delayed the project's much-anticipated implementation.

No tenders should be given to companies that have failed to adhere to the set minimum national wage of N$13.50.

This is according to the head of security at the Public Service Union of Namibia, Andreas Huasiku, who addressed a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public about a suspected outbreak of cholera in Opuwo, Kunene Region.

Outstanding test results following the death of a minor in Opuwo Hospital this week are feared to point to cholera.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi flagged government garage operations as an example of poor public service.

Nekundi wants the government garage policy overhauled.

The maintenance policy of the Ministry of Works and Transport needs an overhaul to deal with government infrastructure that is rotting and falling apart.

Minister Veikko Nekundi made the call when he addressed the management team at Swakopmund.