Members of Parliament said agriculture and defence play a vital role and should be prioritised to safeguard the country's sovereignty and the wellbeing of citizens. 

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiated at the closing ceremony of the counter-terrorism exercise code-named ||Khau ||Ae, a Khoekhoegowab phrase translating to "Shield Together", at the Etiro East Training Base in the Erongo Region.

1,780 police cadet constables from the Police Basic Training Intake 1/2024-2025 are expected to graduate on Friday at Oshakati.

The graduates will be officially recognised for completing a nine-month basic police training course, which started in August 2024.

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, tabled a N$7.49 billion budget for his ministry for the 2025/26 financial year. 

This is an 8.9% increase from the previous year's budget.