Land disputes have erupted in Okahandja, with community activist Johannes │Gaseb accusing the Town Council of favouritism and politically motivated land allocations—claims the Municipality has denied.

Parents at Alufea Sampofu Combined School in the Katima Circuit locked the school gates on Wednesday morning, demanding the removal of three teachers accused of absenteeism, misconduct, and unprofessional behaviour.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Namibia Standards Institute (NSI) aimed at improving standardisation, market readiness of Namibian products, and easing the way of doing business.

The Namibian Police Force is advising the public to exercise extreme caution when making fires at home or handling flammable products. 

This warning comes in response to a rise in fire incidents reported in recent months. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has identified 295 supplementary registration points in the Kavango East Region as preparations intensify for the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority elections set for November.