The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced on Thursday the names of candidates to contest the upcoming by-elections of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies on June 17 of this year.

Bukalo Village Council CEO, Ntwala Sazita, says the local authority is struggling to grow due to numerous challenges related to staffing and operational issues.

The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), at its 10th national executive meeting, decided to address internal party affairs and future strategies. 

The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Natangue Ithete, has tabled a budget of N$637.5 million to help Namibia grow its industries, bring electricity to more homes, and create jobs.

The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the independence of state-owned media and press freedom during a benchmarking visit by a delegation from the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc).