The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has proposed amendments to the Regional Councils Act to help improve the work of regional councils and address bad human resource systems, excessive political control, and slow decision-making.

Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Nantangue Ithete, says he will issue a formal statement on the status of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) board.

Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has called on young people to be bold, consistent, and disciplined in their pursuit of knowledge and skills, describing education as the most effective weapon against poverty.

Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the establishment of a single, unified national election.

Hangula believes that holding separate elections contributes to voter fatigue and unequal participation.

12 May has officially been declared Nujoma Day, in honour of the late Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, made the announcement during the latest cabinet briefing.