Statistics provided by the National Policy for Mental Health say 108,313 adults have common mental disorders, while at least 21,500 adults have serious mental disorders.

Namibia is currently hosting the 6th Africa Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA) Conference and the 8th African Library three-day summit, which started on May 20th in Windhoek.

The Khomasdal Constituency has handed over equipment and materials worth N$250,000 to 21 SME beneficiaries in Windhoek. 

During the handover, Khomasdal Councillor Samuel Angolo reminded beneficiaries of the role they play as SMEs in their communities, saying they are a catalyst of local development. 

Two Independent Patriots for Change Members of Parliament (IPC) delivered their maiden speeches, focused on several key issues they deem crucial for Namibia's future. 

These ranged from improving decentralisation efforts to addressing gaps in youth development and tackling resource shortages in schools.

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, has urged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to address the matter in which he said Black people were losing land through repossession by Agribank due to unpaid loans.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lucia Mbuti has called on the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to strengthen support systems for victims of abuse.

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Tuhafeni Kalola rejected the 2025/26 budget in his maiden parliamentary speech, saying it fails to address the needs of most Namibians.