The Minister of Finance has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5% this year and 4.7% in 2026.

Ericah Shafudah said the strong growth is a result of activities in the mining sector, as uranium and gold prices remain broadly favourable.

Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has urged Namibians to support President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The president, she says, can only move the country forward if every Namibian plays their part. 

Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors.

nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will not be accepted. 

The Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) overall top performer award for 2024 was scooped by Oshana Region's Alfeus Nakanyala.

Nakanyala scored three straight A's in three subjects, which include mathematics.