Dozens of protesters marched through the streets of Cape Town on Saturday, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration and urging government authorities to address the alleged growing impact of undocumented migration on South African society.
Almost 16,000 Old Age Grant beneficiaries have been temporarily suspended from Namibia's social grants system after their names could not be verified in the National Population Registry System.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over reports of misuse of old-age grants by some beneficiaries during a visit to the Ekoka San community settlement in the Ohangwena region.
Members of the National Council (NC) have raised concerns regarding challenges affecting different regions, such as access to health facilities, shortage of medical staff and the need for improved services in rural and remote areas.
The MPs were contributing to the Health and Social Services budget.
Members of the National Council expressed concern over the shortage of social workers in the country, saying it contributes to growing numbers of mentally and emotionally distressed people in communities.
Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare has dismissed claims that Namibia's public hospitals are introducing separate units for government dignitaries, describing the narrative as dramatised and misleading.
The Kavango West Region's 2025/2026 budget falls short of addressing critical needs, according to local leaders, with allocations of N$68 million for capital projects and N$48 million for operations deemed too minimal.
The Opuwo Town Council owes about N$60 million to NamWater amid critical water challenges, which continue to affect households, businesses, and overall economic productivity.
Residents of Windhoek's Havana informal settlement gathered for a meeting to address poor public services, including restroom hygiene, vandalism, and misuse.
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, says steps are already underway to address public complaints about office closures during lunch hours at the ministry's Windhoek branch.
