Luvindao: Mental health patients may be admitted involuntarily

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said provision will be made for persons with mental health conditions to be involuntarily admitted if an application is made by a social worker or family member.

High Court to rule on Swartbooi bid to join Germany to case

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The High Court will deliver its ruling on the 18th of November in the interlocutory matter in which Bernadus Swartbooi wants Germany to be joined to a case in which he seeks a declaration by Namibia and Germany to be nullified.

Health Ministry expands rehab and assistive services

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reaffirmed that it is making rehabilitation and assistive technology services available across the country.

Currently such services are offered free of charge only at seven hospitals. 

Oshana youth urged to lead climate action at national summit

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Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has described the effects of climate change as having devastated Namibia's ecosystems.

He urged the youth to be the defenders of the planet through scientific innovations and ambassadors of sustainable living. 

Magistrates strike halts court proceedings nationwide

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Court proceedings across the country came to a standstill on Wednesday morning, as magistrates began a strike, leaving accused persons, lawyers, and prosecutors waiting in courtrooms with no presiding officers.

Opposition rejects Regional Councils Amendment Bill over centralisation concerns

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Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.

Opposition MPs argue that the Bill seeks to centralise responsibilities and undermine the autonomy of regional councils.

N$8.5 billion needed for road rehabilitation

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More than N$8.5 billion is needed for the rehabilitation and maintenance of road infrastructure in the country.

This was revealed at the Road Fund Administration (RFA) Business Plan Stakeholders Consultation for the period from 2026/2027 until 2030/2031.

Finance Minister says government avoids borrowing for consumption

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The Minister of Finance has said the government does not borrow money for consumption purposes, adding that domestic revenue is sufficient to cover operational expenses.

This was Ericah Shafudah's response to concerns raised by members of parliament regarding the recently tabled Appropriation Bill.