The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has raised concerns about poor financial management and weak governance in some regional councils and local authorities.

Over 50% of Namibia's research infrastructure is concentrated in the |Khomas and Erongo Regions, while no research facilities exist in Hardap, Ohangwena, and Kavango West regions. 

These are part of findings contained in the just-launched Namibia's Research Infrastructure Survey Report.

The public service unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) rejected the recently concluded collective agreement between the government and other labour unions, describing the process as unlawful and not conducted in good faith.

The WJD Cloete Combined School at Rietoog about 120 kilometres south of Rehoboth, has received a classroom block and storage facility at a cost of one-comma-four million dollars.

As Namibia marked International Mother Language Day, Khoekhoegowab was spotlighted for preservation.
Census data shows Khoekhoegowab is spoken in only 8.7% of |Khomas households, compared to Oshikwanyama at 21%, Afrikaans at 14.9%, and Oshindonga at 10.9%.

The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) is reviewing Nasan Energies’ proposed acquisition of 52 fuel businesses from Vivo Energy Namibia and Engen Namibia. 

The commission expects the process to be finalised by the end of May, following nearly two years of negotiations.

Namibia is today marking the first anniversary of the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma, with tributes recognising his contributions not only as a visionary leader but also as the Father of the Nation.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has ordered the immediate recall of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula (0-12 months) countrywide after it was declared unfit for human consumption.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn, says platoon and tent schools need more staff following this week's Education Minister announcement on temporary placement solutions.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp visited Hochland High School in the capital to encourage and inspire learners at the start of the academic year.