Magistrate Linus Samunzala has acquitted activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma of all charges, citing poor quality and multiple contradictions in the evidence of state witnesses.

Amushelelo had spent close to seven months in incarceration since his arrest for independence this year.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is developing a National Digital Strategy to unlock various opportunities and fast-track Namibia's digital transformation.

The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Ministry has denied claims that there is no production taking place at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project in the Omusati Region.

The farm manager, Sacky Shilyomunhu, says there has been no work halted at the project and its business as usual.

The Mayor of Luderitz has appealed to Namibians, and in particular coastal communities, to protect the country's marine ecosystem.

Benjamin McKay made the call during the launch of the Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA) project at Luderitz.

The implementation date for the livestock drought programme has been brought forward to July 1, 2023, instead of the initial October 1.