Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing inclusion, empowerment and equal participation for people with disabilities.
She made the remarks at the closing ceremony of National Disability Week 2026 in Lüderitz.
The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.
The Vice President has appealed to workplaces, including government ministries and agencies, to create wellness spaces for employees.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) says the ministry is aiming to pay outstanding student non-tuition fees by mid-July.
The government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit from 5.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the 2026/27 financial year to 3.3% by 2028/29.
The country's fiscal position is currently said to be weak with limited fiscal buffers, failing revenues and high spending needs.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy says there is nothing improper in the arrangements the government made to secure Namibia's fuel supply for the period from July to September 2026, in light of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Zambian government has started distributing feature phones to pensioners who are the elderly beneficiaries of financial support under the Social Cash Transfer.
The burial impasse of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu between his immediate family and the Zambian government will be resolved on Friday.
The government's efforts to address the water crisis in the eastern parts of the Ohangwena Region are progressing well, as plans to improve water quality in the area gain momentum.
The governments of Zambia and Israel have signed an amendment agreement relating to the restructuring of approximately $460 million in debt owed to the Middle Eastern country.
