Leaders from the business sector, faith community, and government gathered in Windhoek over the weekend for the inaugural Deeper Leaders and Business summit.

The High Commissioner of Namibia to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, presented his letters of credence to the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.

Ndevashiya emphasised the historical ties of solidarity and struggle that underpin the relationship between the two countries. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has directed that the hostel at Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana High School be fully operational within a month.

The Prime Minister stated that the government invested N$44 million in the construction of the hostel, emphasising that this investment should not be squandered.

A businessman in the Kaliyangile area of Sibbinda Constituency, Zambezi Region, received tailoring materials valued at N$9,600 from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's income-generating activity (IGA) project.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has said a fleet management policy is in place and guides the operational readiness of police vehicles.

She noted, however, that the force operates different categories of vehicles, each with a different lifespan.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said the Education Development Fund does not have a financial reporting framework in place yet.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is revising the National Arts Fund Act to support artists and creative programmes.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says all owners of private vehicles used during the 2024 national election were paid.

Dr Ngurare addressed a query raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mwashindange regarding claims of delayed payments to vehicle owners.

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab expressed concern over the inadequate housing and living conditions many elderly citizens endure despite their significant contributions to nation-building.

Eleven youth enterprises from various regions received business materials worth N$2.5 million under the Rural Youth Constituency Enterprises program in Nkurenkuru. The enterprises were selected during the 2023/2024 financial year as part of the Harambee Prosperity Plan aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship.