The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, has emphasised the importance of prioritising the health and safety of mine workers in the country.

Guinas constituency councillor Elias Barney Martinus (51) died this morning after a short illness in Tsumeb. 

The Swapo Party regional coordinator of Oshikoto Region, Armas Amukwiyu, confirmed Martinus' death.

President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed confidence in the Swapo Party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who could become the first female president of Namibia.

As plans for waste treatment and waste-to-energy plants gain fruition, Otjiwarongo Municipality has engaged Germany's GIZ and its City Climate Gap Fund for resources to execute its development goals. 

Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the party will ensure that its manifesto is implemented to improve the living standards of the citizens.

She made the assurance at the party's rally at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region.