-Parents and guardians are called to make voluntary contributions for their children's education, following reduction in the budget allocation to schools.

The budget of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry will be reduced by about 17% during the next financial year.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has assured the public that critical areas of its operations will not be affected by a reduction in its budget allocation.

The Higher Education, Training and Innovation Ministry is expecting a N$1,5 billion budget cut for the 2017/2018 financial year.