Namibia has climbed from 15th to third place in the 2026 African Performance Index.
The ranking, published by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, assesses African countries on governance, political stability, infrastructure, and economic performance.
Development partners have inaugurated a N$394 million Sekelduim substation east of Swakopmund.
This substation is expected to strengthen power supply across the Erongo Region.
Constructed by Nampower, the Sekelduin Substation is supported by Erongo RED and other development partners.
The ||Kharas Region has underspent its routine road maintenance budget of N$29,6 million funded by the Road Fund Administration by 60%.
The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, revealed this during his State of Region Address held on Monday in Keetmanshoop.
Landless People's Movement Leader Bernadus Swartbooi raised concerns regarding the approved extension of the Lüderitz harbour as part of developing a green hydrogen facility.
Landless People's Movement Member of Parliament Dawid Eigub says that local authorities are facing a significant challenge in generating revenue due to a longstanding accumulation of debt and deteriorating infrastructure.
The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.
The three-dam system that provides water to the Central Areas of Namibia is said to be in a strong position.
Currently, the Von Bach, Swakoppoort and Omatako dams that supply the central area of Namibia have a combined storage of about 82 million cubic metres, representing 53.1% of their total capacity.
Health officials at the Manghetti Health Centre in the Tsumkwe Constituency say shortages of transport, medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure are affecting the delivery of healthcare services in the area.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the new Goreangab Mall as a major investment for the country and a step towards reversing the legacy of exclusion and bringing opportunities closer to the people.
The president made the remarks when she officially opened the newly constructed mall.
The Chief Executive Officer of Luderitz Waterfront Development Company (LWDC), Fluksman Samuehl, provided assurance that the company will continue to champion economic drive through a smart city approach.
