The 7th National Council held a special session today to appoint members to the Rules, Orders, and Business Committee.

The committee is expected to appoint other committees during this session. The special session will also appoint members to the Committee of Privileges.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed allegations of her family's involvement in the oil and gas sector.

Martha Juniasa, a 24-year-old young woman living with a disability from Omulamba village in the Eengodi Constituency, is appealing to the government and education authorities to allow her to return to school and continue her studies.

The Windhoek High Court has awarded N$14 million in damages to Angolan national Matheus Shakolo after the Ministry of Health and Social Services failed to oppose his medical negligence lawsuit.

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's (MICT) Executive Director Linda Nakale says cybercrime continues to rise in the country, urging people to be vigilant.

Nakale made the remarks during a one-day regional consultation workshop on the Cybercrime Bill at Oshakati.

The secretaries to the National Assembly and National Council have expressed readiness for the official opening of parliament tomorrow.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open both houses of legislation.

Namibians are heeding the call to explore their own country and boost domestic travel. During a visit at the Namibia Wildlife and Resort's Dolomite Eco-camp, the NBC News team met with those who are doing just that.
 
Dolomite Camp is located in the Etosha National Park and opened in 2011.
 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the third session of the eighth parliament on Tuesday.

The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) has expressed opposition to a U.S. executive order to impose tariffs on countries that supply or sell oil to Cuba.

Six people have died in road accidents over the weekend, according to police information.
 
The police's weekend report also features violent crimes, including armed robberies, rape, and murder.