A fire that broke out at the Omutambo Womawe state quarantine camp in Uutsathima village, Omusati Region, has been successfully contained.

Residents of the Okakarara Constituency have raised alarm over the growing presence of illegal immigrants in the area, accusing law enforcement and immigration officials of turning a blind eye to the issue.

Emeritus Dean Stefanus Tiboth, a long-serving clergyman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN), was laid to rest in his hometown of Berseba in the ||Kharas Region on Saturday.

The Kavango West Regional Council is actively engaging with communities across constituencies to address service delivery challenges and local development priorities. The most recent meeting was held in Mazwa village, within the Musese Constituency.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has completed its first-ever digital literacy training in the Zambezi Region.

Twenty young participants from the Kabbe South Constituency received certificates after completing the training.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised the role of fathers in shaping families and communities, describing them as vital pillars of support and protection.

“Their presence and guidance leave a deep and lasting impact,” she said, extending heartfelt Father’s Day wishes to all men in Namibia.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has warned private vehicle owners contracted for the upcoming Kamanjab Constituency by-election to strictly follow the rules or risk losing their contracts.

As temperatures soar and the holiday season approaches, a strong appeal has been made to residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to exercise caution around coastal waters.

Namibia is exploring the use of floating bridges to improve access to schools and clinics in flood-prone areas during the rainy season.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has directed senior staff to include the procurement of floating bridges in the upcoming mid-term budget review.

The high unemployment rate among people with albinism in Namibia remains a serious concern, largely driven by stigma, discrimination, and misconceptions about their abilities.