Members of the Landless |Khomanin Association have initiated a formal process to remove Gaos Juliane Gawa-!Nas and the entire traditional council, citing a vote of no confidence.

The no-confidence vote is scheduled for 16th May.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Bank Windhoek have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening communication and expanding outreach for both institutions.

The agreement of N$1.6 million over three years positions NBC as a key platform for the bank to reach wider audiences.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has declared a polio outbreak and announced a third nationwide vaccination campaign from 20 to 23 April 2026 for children aged 10 and below.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has urged content creators to continue branding Namibia, promising to provide space for such creators to thrive in such a task.

She made these remarks during the MTC's second Branding and Marketing Indaba. 

A case of a woman accused of raping another is among the rape incidents reported during the Easter weekend.

The police crime report documented six cases of rape and sexual assault, highlighting the persistent threat of sexual violence.

The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association has called for a national consultative process aimed at mobilising humanitarian support for the island nation.

Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has approved a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 1 April 2026.

In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said the adjustment will apply to all pensioners, including qualifying spouses and child beneficiaries. 

Floyd Tjituka, a researcher at NBC, was among the winners at the National Research Excellence Awards 2026, held in Windhoek.

Tjituka received the Best Individual Award in the Science Communication and Public Engagement category.

Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.

Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.