Cabinet has approved the provision of an additional budget to make up for a shortfall in the National Emergency Disaster Fund to provide for more than 308,000 households under the government's drought relief programme.
Bilateral trade between Namibia and Brazil has declined, highlighting the urgent need to boost trade and investment activity.
Over the past five years, Namibia's exports to Brazil have decreased by 11% annually.
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) seized nearly 745,000 kilogrammes of cannabis during a series of operations around the country in July.
NamPol, in a statement on Thursday, said various drug substances were confiscated and 130 individuals arrested between 01 and 31 July.
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund's Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has urged drivers to be vigilant and responsible road users, emphasising particular concern and care, especially during the night.
Nearly 2,000 crashes have been recorded since January.
The ||Kharas Region's Swapo Party branch has generated more than N$500,000 in pledges towards the national elections campaign during a fundraising dinner at Oranjemund.
The Swapo Party Central Committee member, Usko Nghaamwa, pledged the highest amount of N$100,000.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) recorded over 100,000 cases of victims of trafficking globally, with approximately 5,000 new cases each year.
Currently, the organisation globally assists seven to nine thousand victims annually.
A faction of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has filed criminal charges against Mike Kavekotora and Kennedy Shekupakela for false representation with the intent to commit fraud.
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases, commended the Hardap Regional Governor's Office, including the People's Republic of China, for continuing to assist the most vulnerable members of society.
The acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services highlighted the importance of manufacturing medical equipment locally to enhance economic development and bolster trade capacity.
There are indications that farmers in various parts of the country are heeding the advice to destock their herds, as more than 5,000 have applied for marketing incentives.
