The National Assembly has passed the second reading of the Public Enterprise Governance (PEGA) Bill.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Windhoek from Luanda, Angola where she co-chaired the inaugural session of Bi-National Commission of the two countries.

She was received at the airport by Vice-President Lucia Witbooi, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and senior government officials.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has applauded prominent businessman and farmer Leake Hangala for setting up a multi-million dollar milling plant at Ombanje Farm in Otavi.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government continues to explore land for green schemes or options of reforming the resettlement programme so that it favours unemployed graduates in agriculture who are equipped to ensure food security for the country.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has maintained that the Cabinet remains accountable for government business even when a ministerial portfolio is vacant. The vacancy at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has since been filled through the appointment of a new minister.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced that the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme governing committee is expected to review concerns over medical aid benefits, following recommendations aimed at reducing costs and improving relief for public servants and their dependents.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed Namport's N$90 million commitment to Namibian football, stating that the three-year sponsorship supports the government's broader development agenda and its renewed focus on sport.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has revealed that efforts are being made in line with the Luanda Accord, where diamond-producing countries are coming together to determine how best to navigate the downturn in the diamond sector.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare commended the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) for continuing to make a significant contribution to national priorities through its investment activities.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said Namibia could consider reviving cloud-seeding experiments, but any decision would have to be guided by scientific evidence and environmental considerations.