The Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security between Namibia and Zambia signed several bilateral agreements aimed at enhancing defence and security between the two countries.

Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in road-related deaths and crashes this year, according to the latest year-to-date crash statistics released today.

The figures were released today by NamPol's Head of Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz.

The Namibian Police Force recorded close to 5,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide in 2024.

Erongo Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona revealed the statistics at Walvis Bay, where a workshop for male police officers is underway.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge said the region is making significant progress in accelerating service delivery to both its inhabitants and visitors across its 11 constituencies.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said regional development initiatives must take centre stage in the development of the economy.

He said this in a speech read on his behalf by his Special Advisor Asser Ntinda at the Khorixas Mayoral Gala Dinner on Friday.