Political office bearers serving in Part II municipalities, towns, and village councils will receive increases in their monthly allowances, which came into effect on the first of this month.

Councillors in municipalities will receive 10%, while those on town and village councils will receive 15% and 20%, respectively.

Councillors will also receive benefits such as airtime and sitting allowances.

Namibia's coastal towns are battling against high temperatures and sandstorms.

On Tuesday, poor visibility due to a sandstorm caused an accident on the B2 road between Arandis and Swakopmund, claiming the life of 48-year-old Morne Gareth Openshaw.
 
Shacks also burned down in Swakopmund's Mondesa and DRC areas, leaving families in the cold.

The Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, urged residents not to cook on an open fire.

Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes urged residents to be cautious when handling fires.