A caretaker at Delta Hostel tested positive for COVID-19. 

As a precaution, the Ministry of Health and Social Services began screening and testing hostel staff and learners on 14 August. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will join regional leaders in South Africa to deliberate on key economic, industrialisation, infrastructure, peace and security priorities as she participates in the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community Heads of State and Government in Durban.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described former President Nangolo Mbumba as a distinguished son of Namibia, a veteran of the liberation struggle, an elder statesman and a devoted servant of the Namibian people as he celebrates his 85th birthday.

A Supreme Court judgement has brought finality to years of litigation over the leadership and governance of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Durban, South Africa, where regional leaders will deliberate on key economic, industrialisation, infrastructure, peace and security priorities.

The construction of a new Central Medical Store and the refurbishment of the existing warehouse are set to start following the signing of an N$178 million contract between the Central Procurement Board (CPBN) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).

Namibia's mining industry has demonstrated resilience despite a difficult year for the diamond sector, with mineral sales, tax contributions, and investment all increasing in 2025.

The African Union has called for stronger regional cooperation to improve labour mobility, recognising workers' skills across borders and better matching labour supply with market demand to support economic integration.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for fast-tracking the Occupational Health and Safety Bill to protect mine workers.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged mining companies to provide post-retirement medical support for employees affected by occupational diseases and injuries.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's mining industry to move beyond commitments and accelerate job creation, local value addition, and economic diversification.

She described the mining sector as one of the key drivers of the country's development agenda.