The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission who will serve for a period of three years.

Deaf organisations advocated for more sign language interpretation platforms on NBC programmes.

They made the call during a visit to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Director General and management.

Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel acknowledged that there are delays in the finalisation of estates at the master's office.

This follows a concern raised by Swapo Party MP, Sharonice Busch, regarding a continuous backlog in the finalisation of estates at the master's office.

Namibia is launching a major initiative to strengthen its beekeeping sector and overhaul the management of honeybees. 

Ancient Himba beauty traditions thrive as women preserve the cultural cosmetics trade at Opuwo.

There, culture and tradition are deeply lived and respected, where a Himba woman is keeping centuries old beauty practices alive through a small but powerful business rooted in ancestral knowledge. 

Chairperson of the National Council Lukas Muha says council members need to champion inclusivity, while regional councils are expected to ensure that development initiatives take shape.

The Central Northern Electricity Distributor (CENORED) electricity users will pay more for power from next month as it announces an average tariff increase of 3.5%, effective 1 October.

The increase will affect consumers in parts of the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Oshikoto and Kunene regions.

A farewell meeting between Türkiye's outgoing ambassador to Namibia and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House pointed out the strengthening of relations between the two countries, with cooperation expanding in areas including education, development assistance and humanitarian support. 

Meat traders at Opuwo are slowly rebuilding after days of losses caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions that disrupted informal meat sales. 

While easing of controls has brought relief, vendors say recovery remains gradual in a trade many rely on for survival.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani informed the National Assembly that the government is consulting with relevant trading partners, including Brazil and the European Union, regarding affected meat shipments.