Johanna Swartbooi was crowned Miss Namibia 2025 at a glamorous and well-attended grand finale at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre in the Oshana Region last night.

The crowd erupted in jubilant cheers as Keetmanshoop-born Swartbooi was named the winner and cheered her on with a standing ovation.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her call that civil servants start using state medical facilities for treatment.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the government spends about N$3.6 billion on public servants' medical aid as a benefit.

Stakeholders and residents in the Omaheke Region have welcomed the proposed changes to the Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund Act of 2007. Participants say the amendments come at a crucial time, as many people continue to face financial pressure.

Magistrate Linus Samanzula has postponed the bail hearing for the nine people charged in the NAMCOR matter to tomorrow. Some of the accused filed their bail applications on Monday, but the hearing could not proceed as planned.

Staff members from the Kavango West Regional Council and its delegated offices gathered at the Nkurenkuru Community Hall on Friday to follow the national address to civil servants, delivered virtually by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.