The Erongo Governor's order to urgently remove rocks believed to have trapped a 15-year-old boy, who drowned 43 days ago near Platz am Meer Mall in Swakopmund, has still not been carried out.
The governor gave authorities until Monday to act, but the rocks remain untouched.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) is stepping up measures to prevent corruption in Namibia's fisheries sector and advocating for tight controls and transparency.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says secrecy and lack of transparency in the fisheries sector have made corruption harder to detect.
It is now calling for greater disclosure of fishing rights, quotas and licence holders.
The Police have warned that criminal syndicates are increasingly using cyberspace through fake job advertisements, social media and online scams to recruit and exploit victims.
Parliament is strengthening its role in holding the government accountable, as parliamentary leaders renewed calls for lawmakers to put the interests of citizens ahead of politics.
NamWater is driving negotiations to establish local manufacturing of large-diameter water pipes, reducing reliance on imports from China and Europe.
As the rehabilitation of the Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline is set to begin in early August, the Erongo Governor is calling for quality workmanship, warning that the nearly N$87 million investment must be built to last.
The government is spending nearly N$87 million to replace the ageing Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline, a critical piece of water infrastructure at the central coast.
The Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) Oyetu Project Manager has warned that a lack of funding is preventing talented artisans from turning their skills into sustainable businesses.
COSDEF, through its Oyetu Project, hosted the 2026 Annual Craft Innovation Competition in Swakopmund.
The government is spending nearly N$87 million to replace the ageing Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline, a critical piece of water infrastructure at the central coast.
