Cabinet has approved in principle a draft bill aimed at strengthening Namibia's fight against drug abuse, the illegal manufacture and supply of narcotic and psychoactive substances.

The Draft Combating of Narcotic, Psychoactive Drugs and Substances Bill of 2026 seeks to regulate the supply of toxic chemical inhalants to individuals and prevent the sale and unlawful manufacture of drugs.

The proposed legislation will now undergo a 60-day nationwide public and stakeholder consultation for input.

Cabinet has also approved the Draft National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy, which seeks to strengthen transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across all levels of society.

"Cabinet approved the revised National Broadband Policy and its implementation action plan to address persistent disparities in broadband access between urban and rural areas, as well as the growing usage gap, affordability challenges, digital skills barrier, and rapid technological developments."

In the fisheries sector, the Cabinet approved a total allowable catch of 116,000 metric tonnes for hake and 180 metric tonnes for rock lobster for the 2026/2027 fishing season.

It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Angola on fisheries and aquaculture, providing for information exchange, skills development, and joint monitoring and surveillance of fishing activities.

On environmental protection, Cabinet approved the 2026-2035 National Strategy on Tree Planting, which supports the country's target of planting one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035.

However, the anticipated launch of electronic identity cards has been postponed to allow for the finalisation of regulations.