Namibia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, as hot conditions are expected to spread across the country.

Fourteen-year-old author Jobina Shovaleka launched her second book this week, coinciding with the launch of the Jobina Shovaleka Foundation.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and former First Lady Monica Geingos.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has urged learners to remain committed to education, saying their present circumstances should not determine their future.

Ndaitwah made the call during the final engagement of his four-day "Plight of the Boy Child" seminar in Kunene, held at Outjo Primary School. 

Namibia has paid tribute to former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, remembering her as a dedicated nurse, midwife and humanitarian whose life was defined by service to others.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek to strengthen Namibia's economic ties with Russia, with a focus on investment, mineral beneficiation, industrialisation and technology transfer.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026.

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to renew their commitment to international cooperation, peace and human rights amid growing global challenges.

In marking October as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, police in Oshakati hosted a cancer awareness campaign at Omuthiya.

Oshikoto Police Commander Ndafudha Iifo said the campaign aims to create awareness about cancer among police officers and the public.

The Governor of Hardap Region, Riaan McNab, has reached out to small businesses and community projects through donations.

Namibia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Penda Naanda, reiterated the role of the AU model for the Security Council Reform in a quest for equitable representation within the UN system. 

Naanda said this during a plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) board of directors and Director General also visited the Pohamba residence in Windhoek to offer their condolences.