Challenges of open defecation and poor sanitation continue to pose health risks in rural and periurban areas. 

This was revealed by the Health Ministry during the commemoration at the Global Hand Washing and World Toilet Day at Otjiwarongo. 

The water crisis in Rundu continues unabated. 

Various households still go for hours without water every day, while some schools are still sending children home early due to the unavailability of water. 

President Nangolo Mbumba has tasked the Prime Minister to see how best Namibia can align and fit domestic policies to respond better to the call in the Pact for the Future.

The technical committees of the Genocide, Apology, and Reparations negotiations team from both Namibia and Germany are expected to provide an updated report to the High-Level Committee.

The Swapo Party celebrated the official nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as a presidential candidate in the November 27 elections.