Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi says the projected economic recovery is not expected to address pervasive and entrenched national challenges.

Tabling the national budget, Shiimi said it is therefore urgent that Namibia's economy be diversified.

Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi tabled a N$100.1 billion national budget in the National Assembly this afternoon.

This is the first time Namibia's national budget exceeds the N$100 billion mark.

Some residents of Hakahana Informal Settlement are angry with Octagon Construction, claiming that their properties were damaged during a flood that occurred because of stormwater pipes that were obstructed, allowing water to enter their homes.

Namibia's civil society actors joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Non-Governmental Organisations Day. 

The day is set aside to recognise, celebrate, and honour the contributions and impact civil society organisations have in societies.

Some self-funded students at UNAM's Rundu Campus say they don't have money to pay for registration fees and are asking for the fees to be waived. 

UNAM says waiving fees won't be possible, especially since self-funded students countrywide owe the university over N$356 million.