Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s Acting Director for Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, announced in Geneva that the World Health Organization is coordinating an international response after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius resulted in three deaths.

The African Green Industries Summit, scheduled for September in Swakopmund, was officially launched in Windhoek.

The summit expects to gather over 600 delegates, 50 speakers, and 100 youth participants.

The Masubia Traditional Authority has dismissed false rumours regarding the alleged death of Chief Gibert Muhongo.

At a media briefing, Ngambela Raphel Mbala confirmed that Chief Muhongo is alive and well.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has demanded answers regarding allegations of illegal land sales within the Gciriku Traditional Authority during a period when the area was without a Hompa (chief).

New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.