The Bank of Namibia reported a 90% achievement in the performance of its strategic pillars and enablers for the years 2025/2027.
This was announced by the Governor of the Bank, Ebson Uanguta, during the release of the central bank's annual report.
Continued efforts to strengthen Namibia's diplomatic presence are set to advance, with one country expected to open an embassy in Namibia in the coming weeks.
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has motivated a budget of N$682 million for her ministry in the 2026/2027 financial year.
Namibia and Brazil are set to explore new areas of cooperation, with an emphasis on agriculture and manufacturing, as well as oil and gas.
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has urged game farmers to be vigilant about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among wildlife.
The association warned that they, too, are at risk of contracting the disease.
Algeria's ambassador to Namibia has stated that the late former President Liamine Zéroual played a key role in strengthening bilateral relations between Algeria and Namibia.
Zéroual died on Saturday in a military hospital in Algiers at the age of 84 and was buried in his hometown of Batna on Monday.
The defence sector has been allocated about N$7.5 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Street vendors form a significant part of Namibia's informal sector and contribute meaningfully to the economy. However, some traders face restrictions due to regulations governing where and how vending activities can take place.
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has approved a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 1 April 2026.
In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said the adjustment will apply to all pensioners, including qualifying spouses and child beneficiaries.
