The Kavango West Regional Council will need an estimated N$2.2 billion for development and N$160 million for operational costs to fund its 2025-2030 strategic plan.

The budget figures were shared during the launch of the plan at Nkurenkuru.

UDF MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding foreign nationals opening cuca shops to run drug-trading operations.

He questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on whether they are seized of the matter.

Emerging farmers could receive additional support if a motion tabled in the National Assembly gains traction.

Financial journalism can no longer be treated as a specialised field but must become a key tool for helping citizens understand and participate in Namibia's economic development.

Tourist arrivals for 2025 are said to have declined by 3.2%.

They declined from 1.257 million in 2024 to 1.217 million last year.

This was revealed in the Annual Tourist Statistical Report, launched in Windhoek today.