The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia says most countries are struggling to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets, and the SADC region is no exception. 

Financial crimes pose a significant threat, not only undermining a country's financial systems and economy but also paving the way for other serious criminal activities, including terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and corruption. 

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says the Namibian government is working closely with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove its greylisting by the Task Force. 

The |Khomas Regional Council has stressed that it will continue to prioritise rural sanitation and hygiene to improve the living standards and quality of life for its people.

Over the past five years, the regional council has constructed over 700 toilets at a cost of N$11,3 million.

The Republican Party of Namibia launched its manifesto for the 2024 election in Windhoek on Wednesday. 

The party's manifesto promises to reduce the country's national debt, which is over 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP). 

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced an increase in compensation for losses incurred in human-wildlife conflict.

Minister Pohamba Shifeta says compensation is now set at N$100,000, up from the previous N$50,000. 

The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has expressed discontent over Namibia's performance in the 2023 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies. 

The long-running feud between Immanuel Mulunga and his employer NAMCOR finally came to an end with the MD's dismissal.

Mulunga's dismissal on different charges follows his acquittal at a disciplinary hearing on another set of allegations.

As part of its efforts to enhance the standard of facilities and operational capabilities of police in the region, the |Khomas Regional Council took it upon itself to repair police vehicles as well as repaint and renovate holding cells. 

This is all being done at a cost of N$1.5 million.

It is said that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow; however, they are required to be active in democratic processes to prepare themselves for leadership roles.