India and Namibia's bilateral relations were in the spotlight as the High Commission of India hosted celebrations to mark its 77th Republic Day in Windhoek.

Employees of Namib Mills remain on strike amid a dispute over a proposed wage increase. 

While reports claimed the company agreed to a 10% raise, workers have dismissed this as “fake news”, saying an internal memo reflects only a 5% increase.

The |Khomas Regional Council has officially opened its 2026 session, with Chairperson Stefanus Ndengu pledging to improve service delivery in education, health, water, and security under the motto, "We're not satisfied until you are."

Student representatives have raised concerns over the government's updated subsidised funding model, saying while access to funding has expanded, accommodation remains a major obstacle for many young people seeking higher education, especially in the capital city.

There is a buzz surrounding the newly introduced subsidised tertiary education model.

NBC News gauged tertiary students' opinion in the capital on this new development.

Residents of Windhoek's Havana informal settlement gathered for a meeting to address poor public services, including restroom hygiene, vandalism, and misuse.

Today marks one year since the diamond robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds - NAMDIA, an incident that resulted in the death of a senior protection officer at the entity located in the capital.  

The heist involved N$300 million, with criminal proceedings in this saga still ongoing in local courts. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan Embassy in the capital.

The Speaker stated that the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. constitutes an assault on that country as well as a violation of international law.

The Student Union of Namibia has expressed concern about the fate of the 64% of learners who failed to qualify for AS Level, following a national pass rate of 36%.

The City of Windhoek is warning the public to be vigilant about fake house rental scams targeting residents for accommodation.

The municipality says scammers are posing as landlords or property agents and advertising houses that are either not available or do not belong to them.