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

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, has reminded staff members about the central role they play in service delivery to the masses.

Wambo was on a familiarisation visit to the Omaheke Region.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has urged Namibians to move beyond awareness and take deliberate action to protect and empower persons with albinism.
 
Iipinge was speaking at the commemoration of National Albinism Awareness Day at Oshakati.
 

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, says the ministry has started developing a commercial agricultural rating and taxation system.

The system will address the identified shortcomings and improve the administration of Land Tax on commercial agricultural land.

The government has launched a One-Stop Service Centre, described as a "red carpet experience", aimed at improving service delivery and making it easier for citizens, entrepreneurs and investors to access government services.