The Erongo Governor's order to urgently remove rocks believed to have trapped a 15-year-old boy, who drowned 43 days ago near Platz am Meer Mall in Swakopmund, has still not been carried out.

The governor gave authorities until Monday to act, but the rocks remain untouched.

The Omuthiya Councillor, Erastus Nekomba, said the lack of national documents among some residents, including pensioners, remains one of the challenges facing the constituency.

Nekomba made the remarks while reflecting on his first eight months in office.

National Democratic Party President Lukato Lukato has called for the release of the 2024 Delimitation and Demarcation Commission report, saying Namibians need clarity on the implementation of its recommendations.

The eight recognised traditional authorities representing the Damara communities have established the Damara Traditional Authorities' Chiefs Association (DATACA).

The decision comes after the recent consultations following the discussions which started in 2023.

Retail store operator Pepkor, in partnership with the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) will be hosting a manufacturers' summit in Windhoek.

The summit brings together Namibian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, brands, and partners from the apparel, furniture, and lifestyle sectors.

Even though it is illegal, individuals are still continuing to erect fences within the boundaries of community forests, especially in the Kavango West Regions.

The Chief Forester for Kavango East and West, Jonas Mwiikinghi, described the illegal fencing as a serious concern.

The Kavango West Regional Council has submitted its seven years' outstanding financial statement, a day before the public hearing regarding the Council's non-submission of its annual financial statement.

Unemployment, low wages, and socio-economic pressures are driving Omaheke residents into severe debt.

This emerged during a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Accounts hearing, where local stakeholders laid bare the region's financial crisis.

Numerous establishments have been found in violation of the Labour Act during the oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations, particularly focused on the retail and wholesale sector in the Zambezi region.

The Kunene Region's small-scale mining sector has been facing several challenges despite its significant potential in mineral resources.