The Mineworkers Union of Namibia's Northern Region has re-elected Mathew Mberiuana as Chairperson for another two-year term.

Mberiuana has held the position since 2016.

The Junior National Council has officially opened its 1st session of its 4th term, which also included the election of new leadership.

The positions filled with new members are Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, spoke at the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments, held this week from 29 to 30 September in Midrand, South Africa.

National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha has urged parliamentary leaders to reinforce their role in safeguarding international law and advancing multilateral cooperation.

Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Donatus Tegako is the new Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, following an election in the chamber.

Tegako, who is on the ticket of the Independent Patriots for Change, replaces Arandis Councillor and Swapo Party's Benita Imbamba.

The Omaheke Regional Council, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has been deliberating on educational issues in the region, as education remains a cornerstone of development.

The two-day summit aimed to take stock of the academic performance for 2024.

After three weeks of mourning, which included regional memorials with the remains of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibians, joined by international dignitaries including Heads of State, laid the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, to rest at the Heroes' Acre.

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) has officially established its Trust Fund Board, electing National Assembly Speaker Prof. Peter Katjavivi as Chairperson. The Trust Fund Board elected Angolan MP Nacilia Gomes da Silva Troso as Deputy Chairperson.

14,203 local voters cast their votes at 33 polling stations across the country during the special voting held yesterday.

At Namibia's 35 diplomatic missions, 2,147 people cast their votes.

||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson Joseph Isaack has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media regarding the irregular awarding of tenders and payments for incomplete work.