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

-Government has suspended travelling to South Africa for business and leisure purposes until 15 February.

-Family, friends and leaders at different levels including senior Government officials bid farewell to the late former Governor of Erongo and veteran trade unionist Cleophas Mutjavikua at Ongongoro in Okakarara.

-The Government says it will not consider developing the former Ramatex factory, in Windhoek's Otjomuise suburb, into an additional facility for COVID-19 patients due to an existing ownership legal issue.

-The Ministry of Works and Transport is still working on finalising the Government's asset register.

-Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes said the council is sympathetic towards the plight of the fire victims and others living in shacks and together with the central Government are addressing the lack of decent housing.

-The Namibian Government has ruled out closing borders with South Africa despite a new variant of COVID-19 discovered in that country.

Government has adjusted restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19, as Namibia is officially experiencing a second wave.

President Hage Geingob says Government is considering measures for the country to avoid the second wave of COVID-19 infections.

-Government has launched a N$3,3 billion upgrade project for the Walvis Bay Kranzberg Railway line near Arandis.