The City of Windhoek has proposed a 4% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year, exceeding NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has addressed growing concerns from residents of Oranjemund over the 16.5% customs duty charged on groceries and toiletries brought in from neighboring South Africa.

Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has warned companies benefiting from the Government Employment Redress Programme to stop poaching workers from one another, saying the practice is destabilizing the industry and negatively affecting the workers.

Residents of Onamhinda village in the Ohangwena Region are back in their homes after severe flooding forced them into relocation camps earlier this year. But for many, survival now depends on continued government and donor support.

Traditional leaders from both Kavango East and West regions gathered in Rundu this week to deliberate on ways to improve the welfare of their communities.

The meeting brought together representatives from all five traditional authorities under the Kavango Traditional Leaders Forum.