Sustainable Development Awards

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The Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was conferred the Thought Leader Award during the Sustainable Development Awards ceremony that was launched in honour of the legacy of the late Dr. Hage Geingob.

TRAFFIC FINE AMNESTY EXTENDED TO 30 NOVEMBER

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The Office of the Judiciary, in collaboration with the police has extended the amnesty on traffic admission of guilt fines from 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026.

NQA URGES PUBLIC TO VERIFY QUALIFICATIONS

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The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) is calling on the public to verify information on qualifications to help protect the integrity of the education system.  

TOBACCO CONSULTATIONS CALL FOR STRONGER CONTROLS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded its nationwide public consultations on proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act.

Stakeholders called for stronger measures to regulate emerging nicotine products and protect young people. 

BANK OF NAMIBIA, CRAN LAUNCH AI PROGRAMME

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The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) have launched a post-sponsorship programme aimed at strengthening the country's shared AI infrastructure and expanding practical use of AI.

POLICE REPORT 486 SUICIDE CASES IN 2025/26

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The police reported 486 suicide cases across the country during the 2025/2026 government financial year. 

Of these, 390 were men, 83 women, nine boys and four girls.

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has launched the Harmonised Government Communication Strategy 2026-2030, the Government Corporate Brand Identity Manual 2026-2030 and the Government Communicators Forum of Namibia.

FAMILY OF SEVEN LEFT HOMELESS AFTER FIRE

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A family of seven in Hakahana, Windhoek, has been left homeless after their house caught fire on Monday morning.
   
The house owner, Rachel Mwanyekele, recalled leaving the house to buy food and other necessities with plans to travel to the north the following day.