A high-level delegation from the National Council, led by Chairperson Lucas Muha, has arrived in the Zambezi Region for an intensive five-day outreach mission.

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 Okakarara Councillor Uzeraije Tjaverua has postponed the Kambazembi Royal Traditional Authority consultative meeting with village representatives from the Ozonahi districts that was scheduled to take place on Thursday.

Thousands of people braved the low temperatures on Saturday to take part in a new edition of the traditional Strait of Magellan Plunge, one of the most emblematic events of the Punta Arenas Winter Festival.

Staff from the Nwanyi FM station in the Zambezi region commemorated the day with former staff members and members of the public.

Veteran studio producer Martin Mombela, who started with NBC in 1991 when it was still called SWABC, said through the transition, the radio's impact grew in the community.

Only a handful of locals turned up for the regional stakeholder consultations on the proposed commission for the Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) Bill at Nkurenkuru, Kavango West.

The attendance was described as rather disappointing.

Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo said she has observed poor attendance at national consultative meetings, urging office bearers and community members to take part.

She made the call during the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy consultative meeting at Nkurenkuru.

Windhoek Mayor, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has expressed disappointment over the low turnout by residents at pre-stakeholder engagement meetings.

The sessions aim to inform residents about the city's operations, ongoing challenges and achievements across various departments.

Two councillors from the Walvis Bay Municipal Council have rejected the proposed N$1.3 billion budget, describing it as unrealistic and out of touch with residents’ needs.

The 3rd Junior National Council session commenced today.

Officially opening the session, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the young MPs to engage passionately in their discussions, emphasising that their contributions would shape the future of the country.