The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, announced the implementation of the pension-backed housing scheme to improve access to decent and affordable housing mainly for civil servants who are not able to meet bank loan requirements.

Namibia's first electronic ID card, designed to modernise identity management and expand access to essential public and private services, will be rolled out halfway through next year.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in the Omusati Region after allegedly raping three minor boys.

Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the three boys were collecting cattle from the grazing field when the suspect allegedly caught them one by one, undressed them, and raped them.

The Namibian Police Force has committed to intensifying its efforts against drug trafficking networks. During the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Police Chief Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates.

The Namibian Police have seized illicit drugs valued at over N$106 million and arrested 3,264 suspects between January 2023 and December 2024.