SAHRAWI ENVOY BRIEFS SPEAKER ON WESTERN SAHARA

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Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Hamdi Aali, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, briefing her on recent developments in Western Sahara and reaffirming enduring relations.

AMUTSE DENIES FOREIGN NAMCOR BAIL-OUT CLAIMS

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The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, denied claims that NAMCOR received bail-outs from foreign entities.

This clarification follows concerns raised by IPC MP Ferdinand Hengombe seeking clarity on the matter.

MPS CONCERNED OVER MENTAL HEALTH BILL DELAYS

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Members of Parliament have urged amendments to the Mental Health Bill to address delays from Namibia's shortage of psychiatrists, proposing that other trained health workers conduct assessments.

LUVINDAO DEFENDS BIOMETRIC SYSTEM FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, clarified that the government’s plan to implement a biometric system within the ministry is not related to irresponsible fund allocation but is aimed at improving accountability with time management.

ISAACKS DENIES LPM MISCONDUCT CLAIMS

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Suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) member Joseph Isaacks has denied any misconduct leading to his suspension from the party, pending investigation.

The party suspended Isaacks last week over statements in a local daily newspaper that allegedly tarnished its image.

WINDHOEK JUNIOR COUNCIL GROOMS FUTURE LEADERS

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The City of Windhoek has groomed and trained over 2,000 junior councillors since the programme began 27 years ago.

Many of these individuals now occupy various high-profile positions throughout the country.

BUSINESS OWNER FUMIGATES SCHOOL HOSTEL KITCHEN

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A local business owner from the Kavango regions has fumigated the Katjinakatji Combined School's hostel kitchen in the Kavango West Region to eliminate a cockroach infestation.

UNAM HOLDS RESILIENCE TRAINING IN TSUMKWE

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) conducted a three-day capacity-building training in Tsumkwe.

The training aims to strengthen community resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods, and enhance the integration of human, animal, and environmental health.

NBC CHIEF CALLS FOR TOWN COUNCIL PARTNERSHIPS

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The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has called on all town councils to establish implementable agreements with the broadcaster to strengthen collaboration and benchmarking.