The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.

The World Health Organization, along with various health experts, has officially launched its Cancer Impact Review Mission in Namibia.

The mission aims to review prevention programmes, diagnosis and treatment services, early detection and screening as well as cancer policies, strategies and financing.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa must do more to unlock resources within the continent to drive its own investment and economic growth.

Namibia's fiscal position is said to be weak, with limited fiscal buffers, failing revenues and high spending needs. 

It is for this reason that the prime minister says the government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit from 5.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2026/27 to 3.3% by 2028/29. 

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab today presented his State of the Region Address, providing an account of government programmes, development achievements, and challenges facing the region.