Education remains one of the most powerful instruments for social transformation, poverty eradication, and national development.

Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.

A summit on responsible gambling is underway in Windhoek.

The summit brings together international experts, government institutions, gaming operators and civil society organisations to address gambling addiction as a growing public health and mental wellness concern.

The issuing of electronic identifications (e-ID) is expected to start in September this year.

In a continued effort to help address malnutrition in the Omaheke Region, employees of the Namibia Revenue Agency known as the "NamRA Stars" joined hands to support vulnerable children in the region.

With observed decreased donor support for health programmes, the Kavango West Directorate of Health and Social Services is hosting a two-week workshop on male circumcision to strengthen local ownership.

The Minister of Finance, Erica Shafudah, has tabled the Income Tax Amendment Bill to establish the Tax Court to adjudicate income tax and value-added tax appeals.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has motivated the motion on Namibia's accession to full membership of the Maritime Organisation of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Africa.

The Windhoek community is mourning the passing of Biggs van Wyk, a familiar presence in the city's central business district, who died over the weekend at the age of 83.
 

The Student Union of Namibia has endorsed Esther Simon for the position of Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC).