Despite several visits and promises by political party representatives over the years, residents of Baboon City on the outskirts of Windhoek say they are only pleading for one basic necessity, water.

Three decades ago, Omuthiya was more of a village, with limited services and infrastructure.

Today, it has transformed into the capital of the Oshikoto Region with established residential areas reflecting its rapid urban growth.

The Ombara of a faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Hoze Riruako, has called for urgent action to preserve Ovaherero culture, saying traditions must be deliberately passed on to children to ensure they are not lost.

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a 3.7% bulk electricity tariff increase for NamPower, lower than the utility's requested 8.4%. The new tariff takes effect on 1 August 2026.

Community members turned up in large numbers to support learners from different schools during the Tsumkwe Primary and Secondary Schools Cluster Cultural Festival.

The Dr. Eino Mvula Community Centre was officially opened in Etambo village, Ondangwa Urban Constituency, Oshana Region.

The Berseba food basket project, which has seen a decline in volunteer support, has received a renewed opportunity to revive its mission of combating poverty and fostering food self-sufficiency. 

Four Namibian women from Oshikoto Region who returned home from Vredendal in South Africa’s Western Cape following anti-illegal immigration protests have thanked the government for arranging their safe repatriation but say they now face unemployment and need assistance to restart their lives.

The Pensioner Population to Postal Services report by the National Proximity Atlas 2 has revealed uneven postal services around the country, as some regions face significant service pressure. 

There are 135 post offices countrywide serving 206,675 pensioners.

Mangetti Dune Combined School hosted the annual Mangetti Dune Cluster Cultural Festival, bringing together learners and community cultural groups to celebrate Namibia's rich cultural heritage.