Political parties represented in the National Assembly (NA) have presented names of their chief whips to the speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi.

President Hage Geingob has expressed appreciation to world leaders for congratulatory messages sent on the country’s 30th independence celebrations, and at his inauguration. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Geingob said he is overwhelmed with happiness and values the friendship Namibia shares with the international community.

TUNACOR and the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union (NASAWU) have signed a wage agreement to effect salary increases. In terms of the agreement, all sea-going and factory personnel will receive a 7,5% salary increase

Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration said it is not aware of any Namibian trucks that are reportedly stuck at South Africa-Botswana border posts.

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has warned against any non-adherence of the lockdown imposed on residents in the Khomas and Erongo Regions, as announced by President Hage Geingob. NDF acting chief, Air Vice-Marshal Martin Pinehas says the force will enforce measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the two regions.

Government is still in the process of setting-up a solidarity fund where businesses and the public at large can donate to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.

Stakeholders in the labour industry have appealed to employers to make responsible decisions during the lockdown due to start on Friday. The call follows allegations of employers who are reportedly forcing their staff to take their annual leave over the lock-down period.

Air Namibia has temporarily suspended all its domestic and international flights from 27 March to 20 April.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula says, all Namibians and permanent residents returning from COVID-19-affected countries will be quarantined.

Residents of Zambezi have been called to adhere to the basic precaution measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.