The Mineworkers Union of Namibia branch in Oranjemund is demanding that NAMDEB recognise Liana Festus as its elected Branch Chairperson after she secured 510 votes in the August elections.

NAMDEB's refusal to recognise Festus has prompted the union to challenge the decision.

The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has announced the deployment of licensing field officers to different regions to strengthen its presence beyond Windhoek, improve engagement with music users and rights holders, and promote better compliance with music licensing requirements.  

The City of Windhoek has launched its third consecutive International Fire Safety Week, running from 7 to 10 October.

The week aims to raise awareness about fire prevention and encourage communities to take a more active role in reducing fire-related deaths and property losses.

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says the Gobabis Municipality is lacking integrity, attributed to tensions and infighting among the councillors.

Sankwasa made the remarks during a meeting with the councillors inside the municipality's council chambers in Gobabis.

Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Sanet Steenkamp has expressed concern over the Oshana Region's poor performance at the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary, NSSCAS level.

The region was ranked 14th.