The National Council has approved several budget votes for the 2026/2027 financial year during today’s session.

Allocations include the Presidency, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, and the National Planning Commission.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, says the current hantavirus outbreak poses a low public health risk globally.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has assured the public that no hantavirus-related case has been detected in Namibia.

Namibia joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day, with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate.

The declaration was adopted in Windhoek 35 years ago and remains an important part of global efforts to promote a free, independent, and responsible press.

Meanwhile, NUST Acting Vice Chancellor Andrew Niikondo has urged graduates to remain resilient and use their knowledge to create opportunities, not only for themselves but for others as well, contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.