Namibia will host the eleventh session of the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystems services (IPBES) from the 10th to the 16th of December.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, is in Russia, where he is taking part in the inaugural ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum held in Sochi.

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) says it is closely following the evolving situation in Mozambique, where violence has broken out after the general elections in early October.

The City of Windhoek has announced that municipal tariffs have been increased by five percent since the 1st of October.

The increase relates to water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management.

Cabinet has decided that Namibia should allocate five percent of the national budget to water and sanitation programmes.

This aligns with the sustainable development goal of access to water and sanitation. 

Secretary to Cabinet, George Simataa, has announced the appointment of three new Executive Directors in the public service.

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has addressed its internal and external challenges to build a stronger, more resilient company.

The Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Electoral Act of 2014 to allow public servants to be eligible for political positions.

President Mbumba says King Phillipe's visit will present Namibia and Belgium with an excellent opportunity to deepen the strong bonds of friendship and growing bilateral relations the two countries enjoy.

Namibia will make an oral statement before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel's war on Gaza at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, next Friday, February 23rd.