The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has given Rundu Town Council two days to find a contractor and start work on covering trenches that pose a risk to lives in the Tutungeni location.

Housebreaking and robbery topped crime reports across Namibia over the weekend.

Several housebreaking cases with intent to steal occurred in Mariental, Ongwediva, Henties Bay, and Bunya in Kavango West.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has urged the residents to handle the fireworks responsibly in the celebration of the new year to avoid injuries and damage to properties. 

Residents are urged to take precautions with fireworks and follow all the safety tips to ensure a secure celebration of the new year. 

Authorities in Henties Bay have spoken out against vandalism of road signage, which they say compromises public safety, especially during the busy festive season.

The Municipality of Walvis Bay has reiterated that the use of fireworks within the town is prohibited unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities.

Police in the ||Kharas Region have stepped up festive operations by deploying officers to help prevent crime and ensure public safety during the Christmas period.

Compared to last year’s crime statistics for the festive season period of November to December, most crime categories across the regions have increased this year, with only three type murder, culpable homicide, and protected game products  showing a decrease.

As the festive season begins, the police have reassured the public of their commitment to serve and protect communities across the country.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to exercise care on the national roads during the festive season to curb the rising road fatalities.

New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region. 

The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million.