A commotion erupted in the National Assembly during discussions on the nomination of two new members of the electoral commission.

This was due to the terms of the previously serving members' terms not yet having expired, among other reasons.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has advised Namibians in South Africa to remain calm and stay indoors during the ongoing protests, as the situation is being monitored by the embassy.

Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps in July, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MIME) announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has committed more than N$7 million to commission original local productions under the Mukurob Film Project Phase 2, as the broadcaster intensifies efforts to grow Namibia's creative industry and increase local content.

Staff members and councillors of the Kunene Regional Council who had not received their June payments will be paid tomorrow.

This follows the intervention of Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa.