Two councillors from the Walvis Bay Municipal Council have rejected the proposed N$1.3 billion budget, describing it as unrealistic and out of touch with residents’ needs.

The chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Salmaan Jacobs, has called for urgent reforms in recruitment, digitisation, and outdated legislation. He made the remarks during an induction workshop for National Assembly members held in Swakopmund.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) of Namibia has officially begun the deregistration of non-compliant business entities, effective immediately and continuing until further notice.

The chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Salmaan Jacobs, called for urgent reforms in recruitment, digitisation, and legislative updates during an induction workshop for National Assembly members held at Swakopmund.

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has said it remains strong and unwavering in its mission despite the defection of its three senior members to the Swapo Party. 

IPC's Erongo Chairperson, Alosius Kangulu, addressed the media on Friday at Walvis Bay .

In response to an ongoing waste crisis, residents of Walvis Bay, led by IPC member, have launched a weekend cleanup campaign. 

Erongo Governor Neville Andre has revealed alarming data from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which recorded 10,401 social problems across the Erongo Region from April 2024 to March 2025. 

The Erongo Police are seeking public assistance in locating George Hamanja Isaacks, a 52-year-old police officer who has been reported missing.

Police in the Erongo Region are continuing their search for a man who reportedly jumped into the sea from the Swakopmund jetty in an apparent suicide attempt.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre has called for strict adherence to health and safety and environmental standards in his address at the 2025 Erongo Offshore Safety Conference on International Workers' Day in Swakopmund on Thursday.