The Chairman of Merlus Management, Stanley Katzao, has denied that their factory is the source of the ammonia leak that exposed its workers to dangerous, life-threatening fumes.

The people of the Guinas constituency in the Oshikoto Region are still grieving the sudden loss of their councillor, Marthinus Kainda, who died October last year. 

The City of Windhoek has not set a date for the election of new political leadership, according to city spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. 

The high influx of people to Khorixas has put service delivery under pressure, with water provision and sewage lines no longer able to keep up with the demand.

Swanu President Evalistus Kaaronda described the late Alfred Angula as a tireless advocate for workers’ rights and one of Africa's most committed and influential trade union leaders whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

With schools resuming next week, parents and guardians are rushing to stores to buy school stationery.

Long queues are the order of the day, and while some are happy to be nearly done, others are just getting started.

Stampriet residents have expressed frustration with having to rent erven from the village council, calling for a transition to ownership.

They say owning the land would provide them with greater security and stability.

The City of Windhoek Councillor Ivan Skrywer says the city is ready to relocate those affected by the flash flood to Farm 508 behind the Goreangab Informal Settlement. Councillor Skrywer described the findings of the flood assessment as disturbing, pointing to the seriousness of the flood situation.

The City of Windhoek will begin relocating households affected by recent flooding in Havana and Otjomuise, with preparations already underway at Goreangab.