Members of Parliament in the National Council commended the government for the substantial increment in this year's national budget. 

They are, however, concerned about a lack of implementation strategies.

MPs pointed out shortcomings in the allocation and execution of funds within key ministries, including health and agriculture.

Dordabis village is partly owned by the government, with the rest owned privately. 

The population of the village, which is around 3,000 people, is cramped on this land. 

Some of the public services, such as the graveyard, are falling into private land owned by the Kraft family. Some of these services come at a hefty price for some impoverished and unemployed families.

The graveyard at the village has been an issue of contention, particularly its status as being privately owned.  

The Namibian government has announced a change in the dates for the memorial and funeral services for the late President Hage Geingob.

Initially, it was announced that Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, would be the dates for the final memorial and state funeral service, respectively.

However, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Teofelus has announced that the memorial service will now be held on Saturday, the 24th, while the state funeral will be held on Sunday, the 25th of February.

The Government has announced a change in the dates for the memorial and funeral services for the late President Hage Geingob.

Initially, it was announced that Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, would be the dates for the final memorial and state funeral service, respectively. However, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has announced that the memorial service will now be held on Saturday, the 24th, while the state funeral will be held on Sunday, the 25th of February.

The government said it is untrue that money earmarked for drought relief was used to renovate the old state house as well as the head office of the office of the Prime Minister.

The funds, says the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, in his Cabinet briefing, were budgeted for under the Office of the Prime Minister during the 2013/2014 financial year.

Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni believes the government should also be commended when it does good and not just be permanently criticised.

Uutoni says it is unfair to accuse the government of not doing anything to develop Namibia since independence.

Making the remarks at the inauguration of a N$1,8-million government office at Wlotzkasbaken settlement, Uutoni believes the government is doing great work in some areas.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the private sector to come on board and support the government's efforts in developing the National Internship Programme Policy.

She made the call at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikan Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday.

A group of marginalised communities residing at Farm Skoonheid in the Omaheke Region blame the government for failing to develop the area and improve their living standards.

This includes the right to own farming land, the late supply of food support, and the lack of any health facilities.

They said this during a meeting with the Office of the Ombudsman at the farm.

Skoonheid resettlement farm chairperson Alfons Jors stated that the biggest challenge facing the community is their status as illegal occupants.

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has called on the government to make the youth the centre of discussions around the green revolution and other opportunities available for the youth.

The appeal comes as they mark International Youth Day today.

The day is celebrated under the theme "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World, which the SPYL says is befitting as Namibia pursues the path towards the green revolution.

It is evident that the government's social programmes are making an impact in the lives of many Namibians, of whom some could have otherwise been worse off without them.

In the Erongo Region, a total of 28,739 people receive government social grants monthly, and it is this number that the governor commended the government for during the State of the Region Address.

Namibia is one of a few countries in Africa with safety nets in place, such as social grants.

Stories from corners of the country indicate that many households depend on these safety nets.