The City of Windhoek, in a council meeting, assessed the effectiveness of the projects it implemented in the 2024/2025 financial year, which are to be continued throughout the next financial year.

They also discussed various items on their agenda set to take place this year.

German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Namibia through ongoing bilateral development cooperation, emphasising that it remains a cornerstone of the special relationship between the two nations.

The escalation in property prices, including those for residential land and agricultural areas, remains a concern for both the government and the public.

This issue has been exacerbated by the lack of regulation in property valuation services.

Namibians are urged to leverage technology and capitalise on its benefits.

ICT Minister Emma Theofelus made the call at the ministry's Strategic Policy Review Planning session. 

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reminded all pensioners, children, and spousal beneficiaries to complete their biometric verification, namely proof of life, by 30 June to ensure uninterrupted benefit payments.