With only about a month before general elections, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday made a pledge of lowering the cost of living, among others.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Sanet Steenkamp, has called for stronger links between research and government decision-making to address Africa's development challenges.

Swanu leader Evilastus Kaaronda raised concerns in the National Assembly regarding the cancellation of some unverified old-age grants.

He questioned the Ministry of Finance whether the implemented digital system could be the cause.

The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

Members of the National Council (NC) have urged the government to settle outstanding payments owed to veterans who are still alive, as many reached advanced age.

The MPs have also proposed an amendment to the current law regarding the transfer of inheritance of the projects.

Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has urged foreign governments to respect the country’s approach to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ issues, saying the matter requires “thorough and extensive consultation” at home.

Some Members of Parliament have raised concerns that the needs of the boy child remain under-represented in national programmes.

The concerns were raised during the debate on the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's N$417 million budget.

A tug of war over the control of the National Youth Council (NYC) continues as both the Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service and delegates to the General Assembly underway in Rietfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, appointed interim boards.