-Government and the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia gathered in Windhoek today for a one-day strategic consultation on the COVID-19 vaccines.

Government has availed N$20 million to fight the outbreak of locusts that have so far invaded seven regions in Namibia.

-Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Government is committed to fighting corruption and has put in place various legal instruments and a watchdog to deal with it.

-Operators of seven-seater taxis in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions have called on the Government to allow them to transport passengers over long distances within the regions.

-Government has been urged to do more to empower women.

-The Government is drafting a National Informal Economy and Entrepreneurship Development Policy aimed at developing the informal sector to enable it to contribute to the economic growth of the country.

-Government has over the years created an enabling environment for women to take up leadership positions and participate in decision-making processes both in the public and the private sectors.

-A veterans' trust wants the Government to pay every retiring veteran N$400 000 and a change to the Veterans Act to benefit Struggle Kids.

The government will not oppose the settlement agreement made during a court case between Challenge Air and Air Namibia for the best interest of Namibians.

-Government has dismissed accusations that it had been silent on the ongoing strike by employees of Shoprite outlets countrywide.