Former Mafwe Litunga Richard Mamili V has died aged 92.
The death of Litunga Mamili, who died in Rundu Hospital, was announced by the Mafwe Traditional Authority.
His death coincided with the Lusata annual cultural festival, which he founded 43 years ago.
Destitute families who are unable to meet even the most basic needs are found all over Namibia.
nbc News team caught up with such a family in Rundu and compiled this report.
These are the living conditions of 53-year-old Natalia Mbako and her family of nine.
Mining company Osino Resources has started digging up the remains of people buried at its site, situated about 10km outside Karibib on Okawayo Farm, to enable gold mining activities to kick off.
The Altersheim Retirement Village in Otjiwarongo is encouraging family and friends of its residents to visit them as often as possible.
The Retirement Village cares for elderly residents and assists them with all their needs.
The recognition of Felix Muraghuli as Hompa for the Gciriku Community has stirred discontent among some members of the royal family.
While one faction is urging the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, to reconsider his decision, another faction has opted to pursue legal action.
An aunt of a 14-year-old girl who was killed in a hit-and-run accident at DRC Swakopmund says that the death has shattered her family's hope for a bright future.
The teenager, Theopolina Iyambo, was killed on Sunday morning after an unlicensed driver bumped into her and left her for dead.
A family from the Erongo Region is seeking justice from the police, whom they accuse of brutality.
The father of a mentally and physically disabled man in Swakopmund has expressed his utter dissatisfaction with the police for failing to perform up to expected standards when they dealt with his child.
A house in the Katutura Central Constituency caught fire after it was struck by lightning last night.
Rain in Windhoek has brought relief to many but to some, it has caused distress.
