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The NPPTA says illegal taxis are growing across Namibia as economic pressures and permit delays continue affecting the transport sector. Authorities and transport operators are now working to improve commuter safety and expand access to legal taxi services nationwide.

The Namibia Youth Energy Forum is calling for greater youth and community participation in Namibia’s evolving oil and gas industry. The organization says its upcoming Lüderitz Oil and Gas Youth Open Day will help connect young people and SMEs with opportunities and critical industry information.

ActionSA says public frustration over illegal immigration is rooted in government failures and corruption within South Africa’s immigration system. The party maintains its stance is against undocumented migration and not legally documented foreign nationals living in the country.

Nurse matron Claudia Kambonde says nurses continue to carry the healthcare system despite staff shortages and growing workplace pressures. She says better recognition and support are needed to strengthen patient care in Namibia.

The Namibia Development Foundation says gambling addiction is rapidly becoming a national concern, particularly among unemployed youth. Timotheus Angala says stronger responsible gambling policies and mental health support systems are urgently needed.

Parliament’s constitutional review consultations are continuing across Namibia as citizens share views on governance and legal reform. Committee chairperson Pohamba Shifeta says public participation is key to ensuring the constitution remains relevant while protecting democratic safeguards.

Genocide descendant Tjizapouzeu Uahupirapi says affected communities remain dissatisfied with the chosen date and format for Namibia’s Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations. He says descendant groups will continue commemorating October 2nd and April 12th as historically significant

An international relations expert warns that renewed impeachment pressure on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could hurt investor confidence across the SADC region. The comments come as Parliament moves to establish a Section 89 committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal.

Namibia says the China-FAO cooperation project is already improving poultry production and farmer training across the country. The Agriculture Ministry says centres like Chumis could soon become full-scale agricultural training institutions to boost national food security.

Social activist and ǀKhomanin Landless Association steering committee member Shaun Gariseb says members of the ǀKhomanin community are demanding greater accountability and transparency from chief Gaos-Juliaan Gawanas and the traditional authority. Gariseb claims concerns over land allocation, financial reporting and governance have fueled growing calls for leadership change within the community.