The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) has donated N$25 million to the Office of the Prime Minister to support economic development initiatives across the country's 14 regions.

Public service leaders have converged in the Erongo Region to tackle Africa's growing water and sanitation challenges as government officials and experts meet to explore innovative solutions aimed at strengthening public institutions and accelerating universal access to water and safe sanitation across the continent

The government has launched a One-Stop Service Centre, described as a "red carpet experience", aimed at improving service delivery and making it easier for citizens, entrepreneurs and investors to access government services.

Health officials at the Manghetti Health Centre in the Tsumkwe Constituency say shortages of transport, medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure are affecting the delivery of healthcare services in the area.

The shortage of classrooms, water supply challenges and a lack of staff accommodation were among the concerns raised by stakeholders at Mangetti Dune during a visit by a delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister.

The National Assembly has approved a N$535 million budget for the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for the 2026/2027 financial year, though several MPs raised alarms over reduced funding for the Disaster Risk Management Programme.

South Korea, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, has donated close to 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support the drought relief programme.

The donation, valued at N$61 million, will be distributed across all 14 regions to vulnerable communities and indigenous groups.

The Zambezi Governor's Office is receiving additional aid from the Red Cross, coordinated through the Office of the Prime Minister in response to ongoing floods.

Governor Dorothy Kabula expressed gratitude for the swift response from the government and stakeholders.

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment and transfer of several Executive Directors across key government ministries, effective 1 January.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, Oscar Capelao, has been promoted to the position of Accounting Officer.

The Ministry of Education has declared 25 and 27 November as school holidays, following guidance from the Office of the Prime Minister. 

According to the Ministry, all hostels will remain open on 25 November and throughout the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for 27 November.