Residents of Orwetoveni in Otjiwarongo have raised concern over medical waste and contaminated laundry being dumped outside the Orwetoveni Clinic.
Residents say the situation poses a health hazard, particularly for children who play in the surrounding area.
Kavango West has been urged to translate the White Cane Day theme into practical action to improve independence for blind and partially sighted persons.
Namibia has a shortfall of 500,000 houses, and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over the slow pace of delivery against the government's target.
The Public Service Commission has called for stronger collaboration with regional leadership to address human resource challenges and improve public service delivery.
Ninety-nine beneficiaries have received affordable houses at Onandjaba Village Council in the Omusati Region.
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi says the designs for bridges to be constructed along the B1 road for pedestrians have been completed, with contractors expected to be on sight before November this year.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Director General, Menesia Muinjo, says traditional authorities play a key role in preserving cultures and traditions.
Muinjo said this during a courtesy call to the Gciriku Traditional Authority in Kavango East.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on employers and the private sector to create more inclusive economic opportunities for people with visual impairments, stressing that skills development must translate into employment and sustainable livelihoods.
The 9th High-Level National Gender Advisory Committee Meeting has called for stronger coordination across government ministries and stakeholders to advance gender equality and address persistent social challenges in Namibia.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated that social grants are reserved for Namibian citizens and permanent residents, as for the 2024 Regularisation Act, remain with legal drafters.
