MPs RAISE CONCERNS OVER HEALTH BUDGET

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Various concerns were raised by MPs regarding the budget allocation towards the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

MPs gave their suggestions on where they expect to see improvement in the sector and how it could be better capacitated to cater to all citizens nationwide.

FISH TRUST TAKES CONSUMPTION CAMPAIGN TO OMAHEKE

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The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has taken its awareness campaign to Omaheke, one of the least fish-consuming regions.

The trust took its education awareness to Chief Hosea Kutako Primary School in Aminius.

NBC RESEARCHER TJITUKA WINS AT NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS

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Floyd Tjituka, a researcher at NBC, was among the winners at the National Research Excellence Awards 2026, held in Windhoek.

Tjituka received the Best Individual Award in the Science Communication and Public Engagement category.

OLD MUTUAL DONATES MOBILITY AIDS TO OMAKE CHARITY

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Old Mutual has donated wheelchairs, ramps, and toys to the Omake Charity Organisation, bringing hope to people with disabilities who often struggle to afford essential mobility support.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES N$181M BUDGET FOR ECN

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Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have approved the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s budget of N$181 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.

PDM MP Diederik Vries questioned the allocation for non-personnel expenditure.

NA URGES ECN TO IMPLEMENT CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION

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Members of the National Assembly have urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia to introduce continuous voter registration to avoid congestion ahead of elections.

The suggestion was made during the ECN’s budget discussion of N$181 million for the 2026/27 financial period.

CREATIVE TALENT CELEBRATED AT THEATRE AND FILM AWARDS RETURN

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Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.

Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.