Over 300 learners at Mutwarantja Primary School in the Kavango East Region have missed nearly three weeks of classes due to proper toilet facilities.

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has announced that it will move into the implementation phase of its arrears relief programme, set to begin on the 2nd of February 2026. 

Health authorities say Namibia detected and treated 36 leprosy cases last year. 

First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has called on learners in Rehoboth to stay away from drugs and alcohol. 

Speaking at Dr. Lemmer Secondary School, he warned that substance abuse can derail education, limit opportunities, and weaken the country's development. 

YouTube streamer IShowSpeed has completed a fully packed visit to Namibia, starting in Okahandja, where he interacted with the Himba community and later visited the San people. He tasted local kapana, drove through Independence Avenue, and drew huge crowds of young fans and families cheering him on.

India and Namibia's bilateral relations were in the spotlight as the High Commission of India hosted celebrations to mark its 77th Republic Day in Windhoek.

Newly appointed Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette today presented his letter of credentials to President Hakainde Hichilema. 

He was not the only one scheduled for Tuesday. 

Other diplomats from Japan, Germany, Ghana and Colombia also presented the letters of credentials. 

The Municipality of Swakopmund has taken another step toward addressing the housing backlog by donating 165 erven to residents living on the outskirts of the DRC informal settlement.

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab has urged newly elected Hardap regional council members to move away from boardroom meetings and focus more on working directly in communities.

He said tangible action is essential to enhance service delivery and rebuild public trust in the region.

Key stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries highlighted the urgent need for commercialisation, stressing the urgency for proper prioritisation under appropriate regulatory and governing bodies.