The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions Committee, Elder Filipe, said public consultations are an opportunity for Namibians to reflect on the progress made under the Constitution and determine whether it still responds effectively to the country's cur

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Hardap Swapo Party Coordinator Joplin !Gontes as someone who was compassionate and a rebuilder of communities in the region. 

The National Council (NC) has approved the budget allocation of N$750 million to sports, youth and national service.

Members, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the reduction in the budget considering the need for youth empowerment.

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent off 22 bursary recipients to pursue studies in various disciplines. 
The recipients include nine air traffic controllers, four air traffic safety electronics personnel, and nine aeronautical information officers.

Members of the National Council (NC) requested that the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) equip Local Authorities (LA) and Regional Councils (RC) with adequate financial resources to enhance development in rural areas.

The ministry has been allocated a budget of N$1.9 billion.