The Keetmanshoop mayor, Francis Swartbooi, has requested the local Magistrates' Court to disregard as inadmissible the evidence in a drunk-driving case against her.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is conducting regional consultations on the Universal Health Care Bill.

The consultations will discuss key provisions of the Bill, including access rights and financing reforms.

The longstanding dispute, a matter that has been running since 2021, of the VaGciriku chieftainship has been reviewed and set aside in the Windhoek High Court on Friday.

The Outjo Municipality is exploring setting up high mast lights and surveillance systems across crime hot spots in the town to help curb violent crimes in the town.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to improving road infrastructure to ensure the safety of road users.