The Ongwediva Town Council has become the first local authority to procure emergency tents as part of its disaster risk management initiative aimed at assisting residents during emergencies.

The NBC's leadership is engaging key stakeholders in the Omaheke Region ahead of hosting the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2026 pageants. 

The engagement focused on security planning and the role of law enforcement during the pageants.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged members of parliament to familiarise themselves with the National Development Plans.

The Bank of Namibia has announced that it will maintain the repo rate at 6.50%.

The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) is reviewing Nasan Energies’ proposed acquisition of 52 fuel businesses from Vivo Energy Namibia and Engen Namibia. 

The commission expects the process to be finalised by the end of May, following nearly two years of negotiations.

The Namibia Correctional Services have said that the oldest inmate in custody is 77 years old and is serving a 14-year sentence for murder, while the average age of inmates at the facility is between 29 and 38, according to figures provided by the authorities.

A total of 184 Angolan nationals are currently held in correctional facilities in Namibia, while 107 inmates have applied to be transferred to Angola, of those who have applied, only 17 have national identification documents.

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has noted that the United States of America has lost a leader who provided a voice to the voiceless and who campaigned vigorously for civil rights in that country.

Namibia's export sector could soon see new opportunities as China introduces a new trade development policy.
 

Namibia represents a sign of hope for human security because of its values of peace and diversity.

These sentiments were shared by the Executive Director at the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Yoichi Mine, during a public lecture at the University of Namibia.