Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working to strengthen cooperation on defence and security during a meeting between Namibia’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, and DRC’s Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Guy Mwadiamvita, in Windhoek.
The third round of the Polio vaccination campaign in Oshana Region is progressing successfully despite some community resistance.
Targeting children under 10, the campaign follows outbreaks detected earlier this year.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is intensifying Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) awareness along border communities following outbreaks in neighboring countries.
Namibia remains the only SADC country free of the disease.
Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Hamdi Aali, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, briefing her on recent developments in Western Sahara and reaffirming enduring relations.
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, denied claims that NAMCOR received bail-outs from foreign entities.
This clarification follows concerns raised by IPC MP Ferdinand Hengombe seeking clarity on the matter.
Members of Parliament have urged amendments to the Mental Health Bill to address delays from Namibia's shortage of psychiatrists, proposing that other trained health workers conduct assessments.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, clarified that the government’s plan to implement a biometric system within the ministry is not related to irresponsible fund allocation but is aimed at improving accountability with time management.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on Lüderitz councillors and community members to collectively address challenges facing the local disability centre during her visit.
Suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) member Joseph Isaacks has denied any misconduct leading to his suspension from the party, pending investigation.
The party suspended Isaacks last week over statements in a local daily newspaper that allegedly tarnished its image.
The City of Windhoek has groomed and trained over 2,000 junior councillors since the programme began 27 years ago.
Many of these individuals now occupy various high-profile positions throughout the country.
