As 2025 draws to a close, world leaders are using their New Year's addresses to set the tone for the year ahead.

Keetmanshoop Municipality has warned residents against indiscriminately dumping waste in open spaces next to skip containers instead of inside them.

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment and transfer of several Executive Directors across key government ministries, effective 1 January.

The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, Oscar Capelao, has been promoted to the position of Accounting Officer.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has announced the appointment of Linda Aipinge as the new Executive Director, effective 1 January 2026.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has appealed to holiday-goers not to leave their pets unattended at home.

The SPCA has urged holidaygoers to plan in advance and ensure their pets are left in the hands of caretakers to avoid leaving them alone. 

43-year-old truck driver Robbert Amutenya, who allegedly blocked traffic in Orwetoveni after refusing a breathalyser test, appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate's Court today.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.

The Sikondo Green Scheme's decision to experiment with the Valour variety of potato this year was not as successful as anticipated.

The City of Windhoek has acknowledged growing frustration among motorists over potholes across various suburbs and townships, attributing the situation largely to persistent rainy weather.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has urged the residents to handle the fireworks responsibly in the celebration of the new year to avoid injuries and damage to properties. 

Residents are urged to take precautions with fireworks and follow all the safety tips to ensure a secure celebration of the new year.