The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reviewed and approved new tariffs, with the changes intended to generate additional revenue that can be reinvested into patient care.

Governments in the Southern Africa region have been urged to strengthen tobacco taxation as a tool to reduce its use and generate revenue for health and social services.

This comes as countries face pressure on public finances, rising non-communicable diseases, and declining external assistance.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani has moved to withdraw Rachel Nathaniel-Koch as the proposed Chairperson of the Land Tribunal, following objections in the National Assembly.

The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Service, Suzan Ndjaleka, has called for a more supportive school environment for girls.
 
She made the call at the Global Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Day celebration at Keetmanshoop on Wednesday.
 

A Member of Parliament, Willem Amutenya, urged training institutions to enrol students based on industry needs and economic demand, highlighting that institutions should not only aim to fill courses.
 

In response to the Otjozondjupa Governor's plea to companies to start absorbing unemployed youth, the Otjiwarongo Constituency office has created a database to make it easy to trace potential employees within its jurisdiction.
 

The Education Directorate in the Zambezi Region concluded Adult Learners Week with the celebration of International Literacy Day.
 
The celebration resolved to strengthen adult education among adults and out-of-school youth.

Some local business owners in Aminuis Constituency, Omaheke Region, believe the private sector has an important role to play in driving development and creating employment in rural communities.

Namibia's first artificial intelligence institution, NOVA Institution of Artificial Intelligence, is positioning itself to help address the growing demand for future-ready AI technicians in Africa.

Namibia and China are looking to deepen cultural cooperation through stronger institutional partnerships, youth exchanges and support for the creative industries, as the two countries seek to translate their growing diplomatic ties into practical opportunities for their people.