Employees of the Tsumeb Municipality, supported by the Namibia Local Authorities Workers Union (NALAWU), have submitted a petition to management accusing the council of mismanaging funds, delaying salary negotiations, and promoting unfair labour practices.

Individual councillors involved in the Katima Mulilo Town Council Land for Vehicle programme will be held responsible for the legal costs in case companies that participated in the project decide to sue the government through the Town Council.

The Governor of Hardap, Riaan McNab, has called the region's inhabitants to embrace a renewed sense of dedication and diligence in advancing socio-economic development for the benefit of all.

He made the remarks while delivering his maiden State of the Region Address in Mariental.

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been honoured with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis Award.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred the award on Prime Minister Modi during the ceremony at State House.

Landless People's Movement MP Eneas Emvula said there is a lack of opportunities for people over 35, who he said are often left out.

He cited as an example the Green Hydrogen Scholarship, which supports Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35.