The cost of climate adaptation and resilience in Africa is estimated to be about US$50 billion annually over the next decade, representing two to three percent of the continent's GDP.
The City of Windhoek is facing severe water scarcity, and a 15% water-saving target has been set for all residents in the city.
The capital city has been facing drought since July, and the municipality has resorted to enforcing strict water savings measures that came into effect on Sunday.
A former American teacher, Brian Stupek, has taken it upon himself to embark on a 10,880-kilometre walk across the African continent to spread awareness about sound mental health.
Stupek's initiative Walking Africa started in Cape Town on 26 June 2024 and is expected to end in Tunisia, northern Africa.
Palestinians have thanked Namibia for refusing a vessel suspected to be carrying military cargo for Israel from docking at the Walvis Bay port over the weekend.
A 48-year-old resident of Oshitumbe B Village, in Omusati's Uukwaluudhi Conservancy, was killed by elephants on Sunday.
The body of Efraim Shivute was discovered early on Tuesday morning by community members.
To date, 56,875 kilogrammes of game meat have been distributed by the government in support of the drought relief programme.
The game meat is from 157 animals of different species that were hunted in the Mangetti, Mahango, Kwando, Buffalo, and Mudumo national parks.
The family of the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo will launch a foundation in his honour next year to preserve his legacy and the role he played in Namibia's quest for freedom.
The widow, Vicki ya Toivo, said this at the commemoration of Ya Toivo's centenary held at the Heroes Acre on Thursday.
The City of Windhoek is faced with the challenge of more solid waste being generated while at the same time grappling with a rapid reduction in the lifespan of its main waste disposal facility, Kupferberg Landfill.
The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia says most countries are struggling to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets, and the SADC region is no exception.
Financial crimes pose a significant threat, not only undermining a country's financial systems and economy but also paving the way for other serious criminal activities, including terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and corruption.
