The City of Windhoek has rejected calls for a municipal payment boycott, warning residents that failure to pay for water and electricity services could result in legal action, interest charges, and continued disconnections.

An alarming gap in human capital development has been highlighted, with children born in Namibia projected to achieve only 45% of their productive potential as adults, compared to 88% in Singapore, a disparity linked to weaknesses in the country's education system.

Namibian motorists face a fresh squeeze on their travel budgets, with petrol prices increasing by N$2 per litre and diesel by N$3 from Wednesday, 4 November.

Retired Cuban Army Corps General Leopoldo Cintra Frías, known as Polo, is visiting Namibia, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries forged during the liberation struggle.

The government has intensified the eviction of illegal dwellers of state-owned accommodation.

A Namibia Defence Force employee, Rita Ipinge, who allegedly lived in a government flat illegally, was evicted this morning.

Housebreaking and theft cases have dominated the weekend crime report, with incidents recorded in Windhoek, Mariental, Rundu, and Ndama.

Police also reported cases of rape, murder, armed robbery, and serious road accidents.

Gaob Carel Afrikaner has been installed as the new leader of the Orlam Afrikaner Traditional Authority.

His coronation took place at the Okahandja Memorial Gravesite.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has entered a new era with Dr Bryan Eiseb officially taking over as Director General on 1 October 2026.       

African scholars and academics are pushing for more African stories and indigenous languages in the media.

The discussions took place at the third Namibia Media and Communication Conference hosted by the University of Namibia (UNAM).

The Parliamentary Women's Caucus is calling for women's representation in Parliament to translate into greater influence in legislation and decision-making.