Concerns are mounting in the Erongo Region, where parents and coaches report that transport challenges are preventing young athletes from competing in events.

The Minister of Health and Social Services has clarified that officials implicated in the disappearance of medicines from the central medical store are subject to disciplinary procedures, with suspension pending investigation depending on compliance with public service regulations.

The Autonomous Province of Vojvodina in Serbia and Namibia’s Khomas Region have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation in key areas including energy, agriculture, economy, culture, tourism, youth, sports, and environment.

Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao stated it is too early to assess the impact of recent reforms aimed at increasing use of public health facilities.

Electricity tariffs in Namibia are expected to decrease over time following the signing of a pivotal cross-border energy agreement with Angola.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed strong support for plans to establish Namibia’s first large-scale Atlantic salmon industry during a meeting with the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) and Namibian Atlantic Salmon Holding (NASH).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.

Namibia is taking the lead in combating youth unemployment following its recommendations in the Targeted Review Report on Youth Unemployment and the implementation of its National Programme of Action.

The Otjombinde community has expressed renewed hope following the establishment of a 16-hectare community garden in the area. 

Eight hectares of the garden are already under cultivation.

Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi recently inspected flood response measures in Zambezi, including the completed 170-metre floating bridge at Kalimbeza, which now provides safe passage for learners accessing schools at Malalakanga and Isize.