Outgoing ||Kharas football chairperson Enrico Blaauw says his resignation was driven by the need to comply with Namibia’s sports governance requirements. While reflecting on progress made during his tenure, he called for increased investment in football infrastructure and funding to strengthen the sport across the region.

The Ganja Users of Namibia says the High Court’s ruling has not ended its campaign for cannabis law reform. Secretary general Brian Jaftha says the organisation will continue lobbying the government to honour its commitment to review Namibia’s cannabis legislation.

Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula says the opposition’s walkout from parliament was prompted by concerns over a lack of information during the Electoral Commission of Namibia appointment process. He says lawmakers must have access to all relevant documents before voting to ensure appointments are transparent, credible and inspire public confidence.

Legal practitioner Ketu Kaura says Windhoek residents who suspect they have been overbilled should first seek resolution through the City of Windhoek’s internal processes before approaching the courts. He adds that disconnecting essential services during a genuine billing dispute is unlawful and residents may be entitled to refunds if overbilling is confirmed.

Farmers in the Ehirovipuka consevancy say repeated lion attacks are threatening their livelihoods and are urging authorities to act before more livestock is lost. Issack Viakondo says current compensation is inadequate and delayed, while calling for improved maintenance of the Etosha National Park fence to reduce human-wildlife conflict.