The newly certified People United for Change (PUC) party has condemned alleged tribal attacks and growing tensions in Otjinene.

The party called for unity and respect among all Namibians. 

A three-day training session on human rights is taking place at Rundu to strengthen the practical implementation of legal protections and improve access to justice, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

As part of its ongoing stakeholder engagement tour in northern Namibia, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) management team paid a courtesy visit to the Ongandjera Traditional Authority, where they were received by Omukwaniilwa Johannes Mupiya. 

NamWater has announced a planned water supply shutdown that will impact all distribution lines served by the Omafo-Eenhana pipeline on Thursday.

According to NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata, the shutdown is expected to last approximately nine hours. 

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has issued an ultimatum to councillors of the Katima Mulilo Town Council to provide an explanation for alleged governance and financial mismanagement by Friday or face suspension or dismissal.

A group of Namibian youth are taking part in the International Community Leadership Training Course in Venezuela.

Dr. Hoze Riruako, leader of one of the two Herero factions, has called on traditional councillors in the Otjinene area to step in and diffuse the situation that might result in bloodshed. 

His call followed unrest in the area after a resident was killed over the weekend.

Poverty is considered the main contributing factor to criminal activities among young people in rural communities.

Tensions are rising in Tsumkwe, where community members have taken to the streets in protest against the recent appointment of a new police station commander.

Oshana Governor Hofni Ipinge has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for fulfilling its mandate through its various platforms in ensuring that people have access to information, including the government's developmental agendas.