Jerome Mutumba, the Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), is concerned about the low percentage of loan uptake in the Zambezi Region.

NamPol arrested 14 individuals over the weekend on charges related to drug possession and distribution.

Various substances, including cannabis, mandrax, and skunk, were seized during these arrests.

Somalia plans to draw inspiration from Namibia in reforming its civil service, while the Holy See urges nations to adopt a "diplomacy of hope" in international relations.

The Namibian Police are investigating three reported cases of rape that occurred over the weekend in Oshakati, Okatope, and Okakarara.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted the ban on importing and transiting maize, palm, and palm products from South Africa with immediate effect.

The decision follows research into Bud Rot of Palms and Goss’s Wilt on maize, with authorities now confident the risks are manageable.