The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has explained that he reappointed the same delegates from the Transport Commission for a period of six months until the Public Enterprises Governance Act had been finalised.

The degazetted chief of the Tsoaxaudaman Traditional Authority, Joshua Seibeb, has said he will not fight the decision.

But he emphasised that he was appointed by the late Chief Bethuel Haraseb and therefore questioned how he was removed by the minister.

The National Democratic Party (NDP) regards President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to engage political parties represented in Parliament as demonstrating servant leadership, as all work together to address the challenges facing the country.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.

Ohangwena Regional Council Chairperson, Erickson Ndawanifa, has called for unity among regional councillors, emphasising that collective effort is key to improving the lives of all inhabitants in the region.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called for a renewed commitment to ethical leadership as a cornerstone for Africa's economic transformation.

The government has emphasised that it recognises the importance of engaging the legislature in the implementation of national development plans and programmes.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed this during a consultative meeting with the leadership of the All People's Party, APP, at State House.

The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to put people over politics as it gears up for the upcoming Local Authority Elections.

 Speaking during a media briefing, ASOLI President Joseph Kauandenge expressed deep concern over the high levels of poverty in Namibia.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on the Erongo Regional Council to urgently resolve the leadership and governance challenges that have thrown the council into turmoil.

Frustrated residents of Walvis Bay have petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to dissolve the current municipal council over alleged poor service delivery and mismanagement.

However, the minister said the timing is not right to take such action.