In a small beauty salon in Swakopmund the sound of nail files and laughter tells a story far bigger than beauty.

They tell a story of survival, courage and one of breaking stereotypes.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over reports of misuse of old-age grants by some beneficiaries during a visit to the Ekoka San community settlement in the Ohangwena region.

Residents of the Goreangab constituency in Windhoek will now no longer have to travel long distances for shopping.

This follows the opening of the Goreangab Mall, a N$270 million development.

For the past years, access to potable water has been a challenge for the Withuis community, who have relied on a water canal supplying water to the green scheme farmers. 

Conservancies are not just conservation areas, but they are institutions driving development, securing services, and creating opportunities.

Northern-based businessman David Sheehama has pledged to rehabilitate two access roads in the Oshana Region. 

The gravel roads will improve access to schools, especially during the rainy season. 

Residents and alumni of Festus Gonteb Primary School in Mondesa, Swakopmund, are partnering with government to build a school hall to accommodate a growing learner population.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for collective action to transform Luderitz. She made these remarks at the official opening of the 19th annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Among those who attended the festival were Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and other senior government officials.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, emphasized the vital role of young people as partners in community development during National Youth Week in Windhoek, which celebrated Commonwealth Day under the theme "Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth."

The GIZ partnership in Namibia has donated a Community Information Centre in Rundu aimed at improving daily life for residents of Ndama location.