President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to speak openly about the rising number of suicides in the country.

The President's appeal comes as Namibia recorded more than 400 suicide cases during the 2024/2025 financial year.

As 2025 draws to a close, world leaders are using their New Year's addresses to set the tone for the year ahead.

Keetmanshoop Municipality has warned residents against indiscriminately dumping waste in open spaces next to skip containers instead of inside them.

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment and transfer of several Executive Directors across key government ministries, effective 1 January.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, Oscar Capelao, has been promoted to the position of Accounting Officer.

The appeal against the refusal of bail for the NAMCOR corruption accused persons will be heard in the Windhoek High Court from 14 to 16 January.

The appeal is against a magistrate’s refusal to grant bail.

Justice Philanda Christiaan and Justice Eileen Rakow will hear the matter.