Oshikango market vendors raise safety concerns

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Vendors at the Oshikango Open Market have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the Helao Nafidi Town Council, raising serious concerns about their safety while operating at the market.

Keetmanshoop hands over 23 Build Together houses

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The Keetmanshoop Municipality handed over 23 Build Together houses to families in the Tseiblaagte residential area of Keetmanshoop.

The Mayor of Keetmanshoop, Annelize Knaus, stated that the programme continues to reduce the town's housing backlog each year, and she congratulated the new homeowners.

Namibia seeks US$15 billion for climate goals

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Namibia says it needs roughly US$15 billion to meet its climate goals, while Indonesia warns that today’s disasters are “not only natural” but increasingly driven by human actions. 

Tsumkwe settlement home to 2,000 residents but only 95 hold land leases

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The Tsumkwe settlement is home to about 600 households with more than 2,000 residents. However, only 95 residents hold land lease agreements with the council. 

A local businesswoman told NBC News that she has been denied access to a portion of land she previously occupied.

|Khomas Regional Council holds final 2025 meeting

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The |Khomas Regional Council (KRC) held its sixth ordinary council meeting for 2025, which also marked its final meeting for the 2020 to 2025 period. 

The gathering addressed the council's achievements over the time frame.

Namibia records 431 road fatalities in 2025

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Namibia has recorded 2,793 road crashes, which resulted in 431 fatalities and 4,565 injuries from January 2025 until November 10, 2025. 

This was revealed by the Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi at the inauguration of the Okapuka checkpoint.