The disregard for customary laws by some traditional authorities has resulted in persistent leadership succession squabbles.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to deliver sustainable and durable solutions to the water challenges currently affecting communities countrywide.

Administrators of the City of Windhoek briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning on urban development, infrastructure, and market plans.

The National Council started its 17th and final session of the 6th term, bringing the 2020-2025 tenure to a close. 

Its Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has outlined the main agenda and priorities for the session.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has promised to ensure the decongestion of overpopulated informal settlements through the informal settlement upgrading programme.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah promised this during a meet-and-greet of Swapo Party members and sympathisers along the B1 road in Otavi.

Given prospects of good rainfall, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said discussions are on to ensure that schools in floodplain areas do not close during the rainy season.

Schools such as Onghala, Ohaingu, Oudjobala and Shingunguma would need urgent intervention to avoid their temporary closures. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Swapo Party members to deliver victory for the party in the November elections. 

She wants them to maintain the chain to ensure perfect synergy in service delivery. 

Otjiwarongo residents have appealed to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to consider relaxing and writing off outstanding water bills, taxes, and rates owed by pensioners and vulnerable community members.

A public discussion by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) highlighted the structural causes of joblessness and emphasised the need to better align the country's economic growth with job creation. 

The Cabinet has directed all offices/ministries/agencies (MNAs) currently having a Public Private Partnership Project Register to engage the unit to ensure the finalisation of the outstanding matters and fast track their implementation.