Former United Fishing workers have threatened to march from Walvis Bay to Windhoek if the Government fails to respond to their petition within 72 hours.

United Democratic Front (UDF) MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding patients allegedly losing their lives while being transported to ICU units in the capital.

The opposition members in the National Assembly have maintained their objection to the appointment of Gerson Sindano as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

Stakeholders in the road sector met to consult on the urgent need for critical measures to combat the rising road accidents in Namibia.

They consulted on a motion led by the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing in Windhoek.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has ruled that in terms of the Electoral Act, the President only submits nominations to the National Assembly for its consideration and approval.