The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

Members of the National Council (NC) have urged the government to settle outstanding payments owed to veterans who are still alive, as many reached advanced age.

The MPs have also proposed an amendment to the current law regarding the transfer of inheritance of the projects.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Penda Ithindi, has called for urgent action to finalize Namibia's Draft Food Safety Bill.

The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) officially came into effect on the 1st of May.

Kenneth Matomola, the Chief Executive Officer of Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), made the announcement today. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has finalised the Mental Health Bill and its regulations, which aim to protect the rights of individuals with mental health conditions.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa is hopeful that the amendment of the Traditional Authorities and Council of Traditional Leaders Acts will address leadership disputes as well as mushrooming traditional authorities.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) on the developed copyright legal framework and its impact on the cultural and creative industry and economy.
 
BIPA is facilitating the new Bill that is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
 

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) is currently working to establish rent control boards as well as drafting a bill that speaks to today's rental market to address the current challenges in the market.

Swapo Party Members of Parliament (MP)s continue to defend the Petroleum Bill, lamenting that the bill is not aimed at centralizing power, but rather at protecting national interest, improving policy coordination, and expediting investment.

Stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region have welcomed the Commission for Alternative Dispute Resolution Draft Bill, describing it as long overdue.

They shared their sentiments on the sidelines of a stakeholder consultative meeting held at Keetmanshoop.