President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to press freedom, describing it as essential to democracy, human rights and national stability.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, is set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with China during her visit there.

Ashipala-Musavyi is on a working visit from 11 to 18 April 2026.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said that despite work ahead, Namibians have reasonable access to health care.

She made the remarks at the official opening of the new Onandjokwe Hospital Maternity Ward.

Issues related to police operations, infrastructure development and accessibility to national documents came up during the discussion of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security's N$8.15 billion budget allocation.

Members of parliament raise concerns about poor road conditions, questioning how the Ministry of Works and Transport will address these issues.

They raised this during the debate of the ministry's budget allocation.

Eight unemployed youth have received media training through the Nyae Nyae Media Club in Tsumkwe.

The programme initially started with 15 young people in September 2022.

Nama people representing various sub-tribes of the Nama clan held a Genocide Remembrance Day, paying tribute and honouring their ancestors killed during the 1904-1908 genocide.

The commemoration, organisedby the Nama Traditional Leaders Association was held at Shark Island in Luderitz.

Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has met with the various family members in dispute over chieftainship within the Gciriku Traditional Authority.

Sankwasa said only a few other stakeholders need to be consulted before putting the matter to rest.

Members of Parliament raised concerns regarding the maintenance of state properties and the failure to maintain infrastructure properly.

They raised these issues during the debate on the Ministry of Works and Transport’s budget allocation.