The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says there are no plans to import any bees into the country from South Africa.

The Managing Director of the Beekeeping Association of Namibia said Namibia's beekeeping industry is under threat.

Gretchen Burmeister warned that the importation of live bees could put the country's food security and biodiversity at risk.

Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.

The Otjozondjupa Education Directorate has recognised top-performing learners, teachers, and schools for the 2025 academic year.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, is set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with China during her visit there.

Ashipala-Musavyi is on a working visit from 11 to 18 April 2026.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said that despite work ahead, Namibians have reasonable access to health care.

She made the remarks at the official opening of the new Onandjokwe Hospital Maternity Ward.

Issues related to police operations, infrastructure development and accessibility to national documents came up during the discussion of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security's N$8.15 billion budget allocation.

Members of parliament raise concerns about poor road conditions, questioning how the Ministry of Works and Transport will address these issues.

They raised this during the debate of the ministry's budget allocation.

Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Bank Windhoek are exploring new ways to strengthen their institutional partnership, with a focus on cybersecurity resilience and financial wellness.