Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the N$500 million allocated towards the formalisation of informal settlements was not sufficient to complete the projects and to expand to other regions.

This was his response to IPC MP Ottilie Haitota, who sought clarity on the progress made with the project.

The Omuthiya open market is an attraction for many northern travellers, making it one of the busiest stop-overs in the Oshikoto region.

Travellers and commuters describe the open market as unique.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) programme on current affairs, Namibia Connects, has scooped a Gold Media Award in the media category for its outstanding coverage and advocacy on the work of the Namibia Blood Transfusion Services.

The One Economy Foundation has received a donation of 6,000 sanitary pads from South African-based Lil-Lets, owned by Premier FMCG, as part of efforts to address period poverty and restore the dignity of women and girls.
 

Malawian government has cancelled state-funded Independence Day celebrations for 6 July 2026 and dedicated the day to national prayer and thanksgiving.