The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded the contract to print and deliver ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections to the South African company Uniprint Global.

Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Tayele has stressed that Kombat is a settlement under the administration of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council and has not been considered for proclamation as a town or village council.

Namibia's total budget requirement to meet its Universal Health Coverage targets is estimated at N$16.1 billion. 

Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health.

The creative industry has welcomed its recognition as a priority area under the 8th administration, saying it's the first time they are appreciated and recognised. 

However, they are now calling for coordinated efforts and a deeper understanding of the industry.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Namibian government have agreed on the need to scale up financing for youth-led projects that build climate resilience.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assured residents of Kuvukiland, an informal settlement in Tsumeb, that they will be getting water soon, while the provision of electricity will come at a later stage.

Kuvukiland is divided into A, B and C, with A already supplying water and electricity. 

Residents of Keetmanshoop have urged the government to step up action against the growing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). 

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region.

Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week.

A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday.