Namibia is looking at expanding agricultural production to reduce imports.

It is for this reason that the country hosted an inaugural Agriculture Investment Conference and Expo in Windhoek. 

No new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been reported in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the ||Kharas Region.

Agriculture Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says 93 farms in the area have been inspected, and the outbreak remains confined to 18 farms confirmed as infected.

Namibia has marked National Pharmacy Week with a call to recognise its role in ensuring access to safe and effective medicines.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services launched the week at the Windhoek Central Hospital under the theme "Empowering the Pharmacy Workforce for the Future".

Namibia has recorded an increase in the number of registered pharmacists from 288 in 2004 to 868.

Established in 2011, the school was created to address the shortage of pharmacists in the country.

To date there are 868 registered pharmacists.

The City of Windhoek has commenced with an impact assessment of Thursday's heavy rainfall, which caused flooding and stormwater runoff in several parts.

This follows about 70 millimetres of rain recorded in various parts, resulting in significant stormwater runoff, active river crossing and flooding.

The Office of the Judiciary, in collaboration with the police has extended the amnesty on traffic admission of guilt fines from 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026.

Namibia is launching a major initiative to strengthen its beekeeping sector and overhaul the management of honeybees. 

The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) is calling on the public to verify information on qualifications to help protect the integrity of the education system.  

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded its nationwide public consultations on proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act.

Stakeholders called for stronger measures to regulate emerging nicotine products and protect young people.