The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has announced the appointment of Menesia Muinjo as Director General, effective 1st April 2026, for a period of five years.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has announced the successful containment of Mpox and Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreaks in the Erongo and Omaheke regions.

Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah is expected to table the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill in Parliament tomorrow.

To reflect on this, local economist Omu Kakujaha analysed possible areas of focus and outlined critical sectors that could form part of this year's budget.

The leadership of the Namibian National Students Organisation (NANSO) met with the Ambassador of Venezuela, Dr. Magaly Henríquez.

The meeting was held on invitation of Dr. Henriquez in the framework of Youth Day in Venezuela.

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, has inaugurated the Chief Christian Eerike Zeraeua Police Station at Omatjete Settlement in the Erongo Region.

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Stanley Similo, received the Broadcast Media Evergreen Special Recognition Award in honour of his outstanding leadership and remarkable contribution to the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA).

The Bank of Namibia has reduced its main interest rate by 25 basis points, to 6.5%, after previously keeping its lending rate unchanged for three consecutive monetary policy meetings. 

Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr. Magalay Henriquez, has denounced recent measures taken by the United States government against President Nicolás Maduro Moros.

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has called for an urgent Summit for Peace and Against War in the wake of recent developments in the Middle East.

Maduro says the summit should be held as soon as possible in light of the growing danger of a conflict that could trigger a global nuclear war.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recorded another cholera case at the Orokapare location in Opuwo town.

The latest case involves a 13-year-old boy with no history of contact with confirmed cases who presented with acute watery diarrhoea and severe abdominal pain.