Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has tabled a budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025-2026 financial year, the maiden budget of the new administration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The budget, themed "Beyond 35, for a Prosperous Future", marks an increase of 22.6% from the previous year.
With the rise of car dealers and alleged collusion in the automotive industry, the Namibian Competition Commission is considering measures to improve market conditions after finalising an investigation last July.
The media is urged to fact-check information before disseminating it to avoid misleading the public.
The Ondangwa Town Council is facing a significant housing backlog, with the combined waiting list for formal and informal land exceeding 8,100 applicants.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process.
Residents of Sikondo village, Kapako constituency in Kavango West Region, will finally have access to electricity after living without it for decades.
Residents of Walvis Bay are increasingly becoming frustrated by the poor delivery of service from the local municipal council.
Locals describe the town's services as "third-class" and have raised concerns about the growing number of issues affecting daily life.
The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), Mahongora Kavihuha, has voiced concerns regarding the recent merger of the Ministries of Justice and Labour.
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution.
In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution.
Heavy rains in and around Omaruru have caused the Omaruru River to flood its banks, leading to significant damage to nearby properties, including guesthouses.
The Kashana Guesthouse was particularly affected, with its fencing destroyed and water entering guest rooms, forcing some guests to check out.
