Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao says the abuse of tobacco and alcohol remains a serious concern in Namibia, putting immense pressure on the country’s healthcare system.

Former First Lady Monica Geingos paid a courtesy visit to Lis Cuesta Peraza, First Lady of Cuba, and Teresa Amarelle Boué, Secretary General of the Federation of Cuban Women, in Havana, Cuba, today.

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Dr Tobie Aupindi, says accountability in the management of Namibia's natural wealth is not optional.

The Law Reform and Development Commission, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, is reviewing the MVA Fund Act.

Proposed amendments to the legislation will now be subjected to nationwide consultations.

Ambassador and Patron of the Miss Namibia 2025 pageant, Adelheid Nangolo, has called on locals to support the event by purchasing tickets.

The contest will take place this weekend at the Ongwediva Trade Fair grounds – the first time the pageant is being hosted in northern Namibia.