The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national health initiatives, with a focus on blood donation. 

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in collaboration with the Automobile Association (AA) of Namibia and the Women in Road Safety Forum (WRSF), held its 5th Women in Road Safety Conference in Windhoek on Monday.

The Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoëbes tabled a motion in the National Assembly to appoint Michael Mutonga and Ludmilla Doëses as Commissioners of the Public Service Commission.

The Ministry of Finance has taken steps to ensure taxpayers receive their refunds earlier than the usual March to June period, to provide relief by speeding up the refund process.

Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia to Namibia, Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, announced his country's commitment to assist Namibia in addressing the drought situation.

Malaysia will contribute over N$700,000 towards relief efforts.

Yahaya said this during Malaysia's 61st National Day celebration.

The All People's Party's Linus Muchila was sworn in today by Justice Dave Smuts as a member of Parliament in the National Assembly.

Muchila replaces Erastus Shuumbwa, who resigned from the National Assembly.

Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Utjiua Muinjangue, has raised concerns about the increasing abuse of alcohol and drugs among young people. She linked this growing crisis to the rising unemployment rate.

UNESCO has emphasised the importance of digital technology in schools.

Speaking to members of the Junior National Council, Fenny Namutenya, who represented UNESCO Country Representative Eunice Smith, outlined both the benefits and challenges of integrating digital tools into education.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Nico Smit said the Health Professions Bill requires thorough evaluation to ensure that it effectively supports and regulates healthcare professionals without imposing unnecessary barriers and compromising professional standards.

Debate on the Public Gatherings Bill ensued in the National Assembly, with some MPs voicing concerns that its provisions echo the oppressive restrictions of the apartheid era, where public assembly and the right to protest were stifled.