Tragedy has struck the Ohangwena Region after two separate fire incidents claimed the lives of two women.
In the most recent incident at Onhuno, a thirty-two-year-old woman died after allegedly locking herself inside a burning corrugated-iron room on Monday morning.
Okahandja residents are jointly amplifying their voices to address the growing problem of drug abuse and crime among young people in the town.
Residents say drug use is destroying the lives of young people while contributing to rising levels of crime and violence in the community.
The Eenhana Town Council has admitted that it operated its municipal dumping site for more than three years with an expired Environmental Clearance Certificate.
The certificate expired in 2022 and was only renewed in March this year, exposing nearby communities to health and environmental risks.
Residents of Rehoboth took part in a protest to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse, as well as rising criminal activity in their communities on Saturday.
The Eengodi Constituency Councillor Saara Shikokola has marked over seven months in office by reflecting on community achievements and structural challenges.
One of the achievements highlighted is the introduction of a mobile police station, which visits the area every Monday.
Residents of New Cairo in Otavi have raised concerns over trenches dug by the municipality last year, saying they have remained open for months, posing safety risks and disrupting daily life.
The trenches were excavated as part of a municipal project to install water pipelines and sewer infrastructure.
Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has officially assumed the role of Kavango West Regional Commander during a hand-over and taking-over ceremony at Nkurenkuru.
Commissioner Nelumbu replaces Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo.
Commissioner Nelumbu joined the Namibian Police Force in 1995.
The police in the Hardap Region have destroyed drugs and other contraband worth more than N$462 000, saying the exercise is aimed at ensuring seized drugs never find their way back into communities. The drugs formed part of evidence collected between January and December 2025.
There is a need to interrogate the rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, which continue to occur despite strict laws implemented to curb such occurrences.
This is the combined view of various policy analysts and researchers.
The ||Kharas Youth Development Initiative has hosted a training to equip youth with essential life-saving skills.
Founder Mac Witbooi said the training aims to boost youth confidence and readiness for them to respond swiftly and effectively to community emergencies.
