Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Utjiua Muinjangue, has raised concerns about the increasing abuse of alcohol and drugs among young people. She linked this growing crisis to the rising unemployment rate.
UNESCO has emphasised the importance of digital technology in schools.
Speaking to members of the Junior National Council, Fenny Namutenya, who represented UNESCO Country Representative Eunice Smith, outlined both the benefits and challenges of integrating digital tools into education.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Nico Smit said the Health Professions Bill requires thorough evaluation to ensure that it effectively supports and regulates healthcare professionals without imposing unnecessary barriers and compromising professional standards.
Debate on the Public Gatherings Bill ensued in the National Assembly, with some MPs voicing concerns that its provisions echo the oppressive restrictions of the apartheid era, where public assembly and the right to protest were stifled.
A heated debate ensued in the National Assembly as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Lucia Witbooi, rejected amendments proposed by the National Council to the Marriage Bill.
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), and traffic officers from the Namibian and City Police, launched a week-long road safety campaign in Windhoek.
The 14th Joint Law Enforcement Operation by the Trans Kalahari Corridor Management Committee, which brought together law enforcement agencies from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, was described as a success.
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has officially launched Community Service Orders (CSOs) at the Rehoboth Magistrate's Court, offering an alternative to traditional imprisonment for non-serious offenders.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security launched its "Ministerial Customer Service Charter" under the theme "Serving With Excellence."
