The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says it supports the urgent consideration of bills brought before Parliament but warns that urgency must be matched with organised diligence.

The induction workshop for Swapo Party members of the 8th Parliament concluded today in the capital.

The workshop was aimed at equipping Swapo members of parliament with tools which, the party leader says, will enable them to effectively carry out their duties.

First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has warned retail agents against charging customers who make use of their Cash Plus Service.

The bail application hearing of brothers George Cloete and Bino Cloete, who face charges of money laundering and illicit trafficking of diamonds, is set to continue in the Keetmanshoop Magistrates' Court next Tuesday.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has ordered the immediate recall of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula (0-12 months) countrywide after it was declared unfit for human consumption.

The Minister of Health and Social Service (MoHSS) says the ministry is looking into introducing type two polio vaccines.

Dr. Esperance Luvindao was responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Winnie Moongo in the National Assembly following parents' concerns.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) Inge Zaamwani says the ministry has put precautionary measures into place to prevent the foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the country through the South African border.

Thirty-two community health workers from the |Khomas Health Directorate were empowered to strengthen their individual contributions to community-based healthcare. 

Botswana's outgoing High Commissioner has said the Trans-Kalahari Railway Line project remains a vital undertaking between Botswana and Namibia that is yet to be completed.

Namibia clarified that it has not granted approval for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about potential impacts on downstream flows in the Orange River.

This was in response to a report that the country was unhappy with the project.