A monitoring and reporting platform aimed at strengthening Namibia's capacity to monitor, coordinate, and report on its commitments under key multilateral environmental agreements was launched in Windhoek today.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has gazetted new regulations under the Health Professions Act of 2024, which was published in May this year. The regulations upgraded the admission requirements for nurses.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for fast-tracking the Occupational Health and Safety Bill to protect mine workers.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged mining companies to provide post-retirement medical support for employees affected by occupational diseases and injuries.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's mining industry to move beyond commitments and accelerate job creation, local value addition, and economic diversification.

She described the mining sector as one of the key drivers of the country's development agenda.

The Omaheke Regional leadership has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Miss Namibia Organisation for successfully hosting the historic 2026 Miss Namibia pageant in Gobabis.