The Minister of Health and Social Services says the Zambezi Region has faced daunting challenges in terms of health facilities, especially referrals of patients more than 500 kilometres away for specialised medical care.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said that, despite significant strides in the supply of potable water to households, sanitation remains a major concern.
Inge Zaamwani said that 40% of households nationally still practice open defecation.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has highlighted the significance of trade fairs, by emphasising that they go beyond buying and selling.
Witbooi shared this during the official opening of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair, noting that trade fairs empower and strengthen regional economic growth.
China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, said Beijing supports Namibia's efforts to develop its manufacturing sector and increase local value addition.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Zhao noted that Chinese investments do not only focus on resource extraction.
The Omaheke Regional Council handed over 260 cattle to the Itireleng Community Council at Epukiro RC in the Okorukambe Constituency.
The livestock project is meant for self-sustainability and wealth creation of local communities.
