Okahandja municipality plans to relocate the dumping site with an alternative site already identified.
Residents continue to settle near the dumpsite, most of them having done so illegally.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, says the ministry is strengthening border security through intelligence-led operations, improved border controls and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking.
The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has acknowledged serious labour compliance challenges in Namibia's charcoal industry.
Immanuel pointed out informal employment arrangements, unregistered businesses and difficulties identifying and tracing employers.
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has tabled the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill in the National Assembly.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism commended Finance Minister Erica Shafudah for what she describes as a responsible and realistic budget review amid declining diamond revenues, slower economic growth and rising debt-servicing costs.
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti defended the ministry's performance, citing investments in classrooms, teachers, digital infrastructure and tertiary education.
UNICEF hosted an event to bid farewell to UNICEF Representative Samuel Ocran as he prepares to leave his position.
Ocran worked with government and other stakeholders to advance children's rights and improve their access to essential services.
Several people, including a 10-month-old baby, have died in separate road crashes and a violent incident reported across Namibia over the weekend.
The incidents include fatal accidents in Opuwo, Rehoboth and Khorixas, as well as a fatal stabbing in Windhoek. Police investigations are ongoing.
Fourteen-year-old author Jobina Shovaleka launched her second book this week, coinciding with the launch of the Jobina Shovaleka Foundation.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and former First Lady Monica Geingos.
Namibia's economic growth is projected to be at 2,3% in 2026, lower than the earlier forecast of 3,1%.
This reflects weaker-than-expected performance in the first half of the year.
