As temperatures soar and the holiday season approaches, a strong appeal has been made to residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to exercise caution around coastal waters.

Namibia is exploring the use of floating bridges to improve access to schools and clinics in flood-prone areas during the rainy season.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has directed senior staff to include the procurement of floating bridges in the upcoming mid-term budget review.

The high unemployment rate among people with albinism in Namibia remains a serious concern, largely driven by stigma, discrimination, and misconceptions about their abilities.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says despite Namibia implementing several strategic initiatives to safeguard children's rights and welfare and various collaborative programs, the reality of many African children and those in the country remains challenging.

People with albinism often face challenges in various areas such as education and employment due to social attitudes and a lack of awareness. 

Discrimination and prejudice are common, as some individuals encounter negative attitudes from employers who fail to respect the rights of people with albinism.

The Commemoration of World Albinism Day is underway at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. 

The day is commemorated under the theme "Demanding our Right, Protecting our Skin and Preserving our Lives".

Jakobo Haiyambo shared his experience over 35 years of suffering stigma and skin problems.

Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor.

Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023.

The Kavango West Regional Council has launched a constituency outreach program aimed at addressing both immediate needs and long-term development goals in rural communities.

The Namibian government is set to receive a N$1.5 billion loan from the German Development Bank (KFW) to support several water projects aimed at easing the country’s water crisis.

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the loan agreement in Parliament on Wednesday.

A pensioner and his family from Silumbi Village in the Katima Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region lost everything that was kept in a hut that was used as a kitchen, which caught fire and burned down in the early hours of Monday.