-The Kavango West Regional Council has again expressed dismay at the lack of feeder roads saying not a single road construction project has been budgeted for in the current financial period for the area.

-Empowering young people to engage in the agricultural sector would create opportunities for achieving food security and stimulating economic growth.

-More still needs to be done to engage the youth to get involved in the agricultural sector.

-Some farmers in northern Namibia say the suggestion made to them to de-stock as a drought relief measure is not a viable option.

-More than 500 medical graduates, trained at foreign institutions are expected to take the medical professional exams, set by the Medical Health Professional Council.

-Beneficiaries of government's food bank program in the Hardap Region have applauded the Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare for introducing the program.

Outgoing SADC Chairman Dr Hage Geingob officially commissioned TV news show Eye on SADC in Windhoek.

The Presidential Town Hall Meetings were concluded in the Khomas Region with President Hage Geingob reiterating the need for unity and nation-building.

More than 600 health extension workers are still unemployed after completing training two years ago.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services says the recent outbreak of Hepatitis E in the Kavango West's Mpungui area is a cause for concern.