Leaders at various levels in the Erongo Region have recommitted themselves to unlocking the tourism sector’s full potential.

Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.

Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has commended staff members for a job well done but said there are still serious issues that need to be addressed, including the unacceptable behaviour of some staff.

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi has urged the new Veterans Board, Veterans Board Appeal and Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association to harmonise efforts with the government in addressing challenges faced by veterans.

The Minister of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, has visited the Zambezi Region to assess the impact of flooding on the education sector.

Dr. Steenkamp visited the affected Nankutwe Combined and Namiyundu Primary Schools, as well as the relocation centres at Lusese and Schumansburg Combined School.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, stated that other towns should also benefit from the seasonal opportunities generated by this year's annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Zaamwani made the remarks during a gala dinner of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Ikosa Media Production hosted the premiere of their locally produced documentary, Echoes of Omusati.

The film captures historic sites, cultural practices and contributions of the Omusati people to Namibia's national identity.

The Agronomic Board of Namibia (ABN) is inviting farmers to apply for its Fruit Value Chain Developers Scheme.

The scheme aims to boost local fruit production by offering a 30% subsidy on essential inputs. 

The National Assembly has approved a N$535 million budget for the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for the 2026/2027 financial year, though several MPs raised alarms over reduced funding for the Disaster Risk Management Programme.

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has been allocated a N$283 million budget, a move Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare hailed as key to fulfilling the objectives of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).