The Development Bank of Namibia has committed N$1 billion towards strengthening the country's healthcare infrastructure.

In a press release, DBN says the funding will support the development of the health facilities and forms part of the government's "Roadmap" initiative.

Over N$350 million has been allocated to state-protected areas, which focuses on enhancing conservation, protection and the sustainable use of wildlife species and their natural habitat.

This includes national parks and other conservation areas.

The governor of the Kavango West Region, Verna Sinimbo, has questioned whether census statistics are considered when allocating the regional budget. 

She made these remarks during the Regional Profile presentation at Nkurenkuru.

The United States of America is moving to expand cooperation with Namibia in energy, mining, and infrastructure, following engagements led by the U.S. ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, across Washington and Windhoek.

Workers in the fishing industry are calling for urgent government intervention over what they call worsening working conditions and job insecurity.

The protesting workers handed over a petition to Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, addressed Parliament to motivate a budget of more than N$13 billion for the ministry for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The budget comprises an operational budget of over N$12 billion and a development budget of over N$489 million.

The National Assembly has passed the Auditor General's office vote with an allocation of N$133 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Some MPs however argued that the office requires more finances to capacitate and operate efficiently.

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution recognising slavery as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.

This comes after Ghana’s President, John Mahama, proposed the resolution at the Assembly, seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

SWAPO Party member Reinhold Shipwikineni has issued an apology to the party following a High Court ruling.

The late University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Keto Mshingeni, has been hailed as a man of exceptional intellect and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

Professor Mshingeni died on the 22nd of this month in Tanzania.