The National Planning Commission (NPC) hosted the official signing ceremony for a new development cooperation grant today between Namibia and China.

On behalf of the Namibian government, the Director General of the NPC, Dr Kaire Mbuende, thanked China for a grant that totals N$486 million.

The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Dumisani Masilela, underlined the commitment of all member states to utilise the union as a platform for driving development and economic growth.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to participate in the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The summit is scheduled to take place on 26 June 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia's fishing industry must do more to ensure that fish is accessible to Namibians, calling for stronger local fish markets across the country.

Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, during his State of Region Address at Omuthiya, identified water provision, agriculture, network connectivity, education, roads, health, and security and justice as areas of priority.