The Minister of Works and Transport has reiterated the government's commitment to improving the transport sector.

John Mutorwa says the government will continue to invest in infrastructure while enacting progressive policies and collaborating with stakeholders, with the ultimate aim of boosting trade.

The Deputy Prime Minister officially opened the Inter-Modal Africa Conference and Exhibition at Swakopmund.

Over 300 experts, leaders, and stakeholders are discussing trends, innovations, and challenges in the transport and logistics industry.

President Nangolo Mbumba made new ministerial and deputy ministerial appointments on Friday afternoon.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute presided over the swearing-in of the officials into their new positions.

With the appointment of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new Vice President, the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation had become vacant.

John Mutorwa was appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister and will still remain the Minister of Works and Transport.

The Rundu Annual Trade Fair officially kicked off, attracting 114 companies and individuals, compared to 103 exhibitors last year.

Exhibitors came from all corners of the country as well as from Tanzania.

Some of them are taking part for the first time.

Officiating at the event, Rundu Trade Fair Patron and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, encouraged the town council to invest the proceeds from the fair to maintain historic buildings and places in the region.

The leadership of the Rundu Town Council says much of the town's prosperity is attributed to the business community.

A fundraising dinner was held ahead of the Rundu Trade Fair, which takes place later this month.

Rundu is considered one of the fastest-growing towns in Namibia, and the town council says it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with some of the demands.