The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance says delays in the release of government funds are slowing the implementation of development projects in the Zambezi Region.

The National Steering Committee tasked with the development of Namibia's first Space Science and Technology Bill is calling on the public to participate in consultations that will shape the country's future in space.

The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has donated livestock feed to farmers in the Zambezi Region.

The N$500,000 worth of animal feed will support livestock farmers who were previously affected by floods, which led to the loss of animals in the floodplain constituencies of the region.

A medical training college, Shiramed Medical Institute, has clarified that it does not accept cattle or other goods as direct payment for tuition fees, following reports that students were paying their fees through bartering.

The Zambezi region will continue to lag behind in development if resources continue to be allocated using the same formula as the rest of the country. 

The Zambezi Regional Council (ZRC) says several development projects in the region have stalled due to funding cuts, delayed budget releases and bureaucracy.

Among the affected projects is the status change of Kongola to a settlement.

A 28-year-old single mother of five is seeking help after a fire gutted her home on Monday, destroying her belongings.

The Governor of the Zambezi Region, Dorothy Kabula, has highlighted several challenges facing the region, with delays in key road projects topping the list.

The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) held a public session in Katima Mulilo this week to discuss the National Policy for Qualification Standards, with stakeholders urging stronger oversight of training institutions and clearer pathways from education to employment.

Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School has received a contribution of N$300,000 from its patron, who is also the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake.