FARMERS TO RECEIVE N$36M IN OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS

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The Namibian government will disburse N$36 million in outstanding payments to farmers once the current mid-term budget consultations are completed. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare gave the assurance in the National Assembly after PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned the delay in the payments.

FAMILY OF SEVEN LEFT HOMELESS AFTER FIRE

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A family of seven in Hakahana, Windhoek, has been left homeless after their house caught fire on Monday morning.
   
The house owner, Rachel Mwanyekele, recalled leaving the house to buy food and other necessities with plans to travel to the north the following day.
 

NOVA AIMS TO MEET AFRICA'S AI SKILLS DEMAND

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Namibia's first artificial intelligence (AI) institution, NOVA, has positioned itself to help address the growing demand for future-ready AI technicians in Africa.
 

KATUTURA HOSPITAL MARKS WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY

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Katutura Intermediate Hospital has marked World Physiotherapy Day.

The day focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and stroke and the role of physical activity and physiotherapy in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating cardiovascular disease and stroke.

SWANU CALLS FOR N$30 MILLION TO CUBA

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Swanu Leader Evilastus Kaaronda proposed that the Namibian government make a direct contribution of at least N$30 million to the people of Cuba as a gesture of solidarity.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS PROPOSED ECN APPOINTMENTS

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Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of the National Assembly after objecting to the resumption of debate on the proposed appointment of Dr. Gerson Sindano as Chairperson and Dr. Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Diva Ferreira as Members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

NKURENKURU VTC INAUGURATION HALTED

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The leadership of the Kavango West Region has postponed the inauguration of the Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre, citing that it cannot proceed until the project is fully completed.

The decision was communicated at a leadership engagement.

ONGULA SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION REACHES 70%

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A long-awaited dream of a fully fledged secondary school in Omulonga Constituency, in the Ohangwena Region, is finally becoming a reality.

The construction of the Ongula Senior Secondary School reached 70% completion, with the first phase expected to be completed in November.

BETHANIE RESIDENTS LEARN CYBER SAFETY

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Bethanie residents have been equipped with advice and knowledge on how to protect themselves against cybercriminals.

This follows a recent Salt Essential IT and the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology's nationwide cybercrime awareness campaign.

15,000 ELDERLY AFFECTED BY PENSION DELAYS

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has confirmed that over 15,000 elderly have been affected due to outdated documents and have not received pension grants for the past few months.