Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao stated it is too early to assess the impact of recent reforms aimed at increasing use of public health facilities.

Electricity tariffs in Namibia are expected to decrease over time following the signing of a pivotal cross-border energy agreement with Angola.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed strong support for plans to establish Namibia’s first large-scale Atlantic salmon industry during a meeting with the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) and Namibian Atlantic Salmon Holding (NASH).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.

Namibia is taking the lead in combating youth unemployment following its recommendations in the Targeted Review Report on Youth Unemployment and the implementation of its National Programme of Action.

The Otjombinde community has expressed renewed hope following the establishment of a 16-hectare community garden in the area. 

Eight hectares of the garden are already under cultivation.

Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi recently inspected flood response measures in Zambezi, including the completed 170-metre floating bridge at Kalimbeza, which now provides safe passage for learners accessing schools at Malalakanga and Isize.

The Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers workshop, hosted by FirstRand Group Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, convened to explore Namibian participation in the oil and gas value chain.

The Erongo Tourism Forum recently met with stakeholders in Uis, Daures Constituency, to unveil funding, training, and development initiatives aimed at boosting rural tourism entrepreneurship.

Windhoek City Police has expressed concern over staff shortages amid a rapidly growing city and limited resources.