The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has declared an end to the Mpox and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the country.

The outbreak was recorded in the Erongo and Omaheke Regions, and the ministry has successfully contained the diseases. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made a surprise visit to the Children's Paediatric Ward at the Windhoek Central Hospital.

The visit is part of the Speaker's parliamentary outreach programme, which is aimed at strengthening engagement with key public service institutions.

Discussions on the Appropriation Bill commenced today, with MPs stating that more should be put towards development projects rather than operational costs, which now exceed N$80 billion, with only N$3,6 billion allocated towards development expenditure.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government has put in place a task force to explore options for increased oil reserves should the war in the Middle East continue.

The gambling industry remains a regulated sector with significant fiscal and socio-economic implications. 

Therefore, regulatory oversight and revenue administration processes must be conducted in a well-coordinated manner.