In a boost to Namibia's public healthcare sector, seven specialised medical professionals from Cuba have arrived to begin their service at Windhoek Central and Katutura Intermediate hospitals in the capital.

The |Khomas Regional Council has officially opened its 2026 session, with Chairperson Stefanus Ndengu pledging to improve service delivery in education, health, water, and security under the motto, "We're not satisfied until you are."

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, has voiced his disappointment with the management of the Rundu Town Council for failing to respond to challenges on time and leaving community members' health at risk.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) plans to introduce new rules to control sand and gravel mining across the country, with public consultation meetings set to begin on Monday.

The government has allocated N$12 million towards the electrification of peri-urban households in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions.