The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, says coastal areas hold strategic importance, especially in hosting key national infrastructure.

Residents of Divundu Village in the Kavango East Region are calling for the removal of the Village Council’s CEO, Athanasius Maghumbo, accusing him of corruption and unfair land practices.

The Omakuva community in Onesi Constituency marked a significant milestone with the official opening of St Gerhard Private School — an early childhood education centre established by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus under the Roman Catholic Church.

Residents of Kap and Bou, two informal settlements in Okakarara, now have a representative body to push for development and service delivery in their communities.

The United States Department of State has placed Namibia under a Level 2 travel advisory and has encouraged its citizens to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the country due to rising incidents of crime and concerns related to health.