As heavy rains persist in the Zambezi region, residents of Sibbinda Constituency have found themselves flooded in their homesteads.

Residents say food and household appliances are damaged by the water, while the daily operation of schools and local businesses in the area is also affected.

The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) will hold a Day of Action next week to review the just-concluded agreement on salary and benefits for public servants.

Housing and land delivery emerged as a top priority as the City of Windhoek began its annual strategic review and budget session for the 2026/2027 financial year, assessing progress under the municipality's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

The government is considering writing off municipal service debts owed by pensioners and persons with disabilities. This is part of efforts to address growing arrears owed to local authorities.

The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has opposed the matter of the proclamation of Bwabwata National Park and the related removal of the Hambukushu community from that area.

The family of a woman killed by an elephant on Thursday at Omugulugwombashe village in Omusati Region is seeking government compensation to cater to burial-related expenses.

Okakarara Youth Against Crime has started a movement against drug and alcohol abuse in the community by taking to the streets to raise awareness of its dangers.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has called for urgent address of rising Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the ||Kharas Region.

He said, although there has been some decline in overall crime in the region, GBV cases remain a cause for concern.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, joins the rest of the world in the commemoration of International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th of March.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on churches to take active roles in their communities.

Witbooi made the call during the World Day of Prayer for Women, held at the AFM Restoration Center.