Indonesia celebrated its 79th anniversary of independence.

At the celebration, the country reaffirmed its bond with Namibia and their people.

The Apgar Maternity Hospital, which was inaugurated in Windhoek, will serve as a beacon of hope to communities and improve maternal and children's health.

Apgar Maternity Hospital symbolises a commitment to care for and save the lives of newborns.

The City of Windhoek (CoW), with support from the European Union (EU), donated six cargo bikes to SME operators.

The bikes will be used to collect waste across the city for recycling and making necklaces, shoes, and clothing.

The initiative seeks to improve solid waste management.

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) will commit a budget of N$500 million towards sports development and offer coaching programs to help young people refine their talents. 

These were among several promises made by the LPM Leader Bernadus Swartbooi at the party's meeting at Rehoboth.

The gradual removal of the cordon fence restrictions is gaining momentum.

Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform to conduct a feasibility study over the 2024/25–2025/26 financial years in this respect.

The National Students Organisation (NANSO) has called on the government, the private sector, and guardians to step up in the transformation of the education system.
 

The National Empowerment Fighting Corruption (NEFC) Party has called on the Namibian government to bring back religious and moral education in schools to restore good moral values.

The party, which is about five years old, is on a mission to fight corruption, poverty, and inequalities, among others.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has donated medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. 

The items that were handed over have been in the state warehouses for nearly two years after they were confiscated from traders at different points of entry due to non-compliance. 

The Council of Churches Namibia (CCN) is calling on churches in the country to support vulnerable communities.

Churches, the CCN says, should, in collaboration with government and non-governmental organisations, do more to address the root causes of poverty and food insecurity.

The Basic Income Grant Coalition is engaging political parties on persistent inequality and poverty.