After Namibia's independence on March 21, 1990, the Apartheid South African government refused to relinquish control over Walvis Bay.
The harbour town, even after the lowering of the Apartheid regime's flag, was administered by the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Flags can now fly at full mast as the official mourning period for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob has ended.
The public holidays declared on the 25th and 26th of February were only for the mourning period and, as such, will not be observed going forward.
Pensioners are disappointed with the N$200 increment announced, as they were expecting more.
The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, expressed hopes last year for a possible increment of between N$2,000 and N$3,000 in the old age grand.
The administrative sector will receive 7.8% of the national budget and an amount of N$6.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25 to support effective governance and the efficient administration of public services.
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's budget has increased by 37.2% to N$2.6 billion.
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the government has taken steps to boost the development budget significantly to enhance infrastructure and stimulate growth in the country.
