The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is conducting a study to address complaints of uneven distribution of coverage, high costs of services, and competition-related issues in the private healthcare system.

45 children under the age of five died from malnutrition-related conditions in the Omaheke Region this year.

The Health Director, Jeremia Shikulo, said the region has recorded 132 cases of malnutrition since January.

A heated debate unfolded in the National Assembly over the proposed amendments to penalties for companies failing to comply with regulations related to the maintenance of beneficial ownership records.

The Technical Advisor on Crops and Poultry at the Agribank, Hanks Saisai, has urged poultry farmers to vaccinate their poultry against diseases owing to the cold days of winter.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform will be carrying out an awareness campaign on the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability System and stock brands.