Popular Democratic Movement councillor at Usakos, Aletta Katiti Sem (45), has died.
Sem served as the deputy mayor of Usakos and was also the acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and interim chairperson of the PDM Women's League.
PDM president McHenry Venaani described the late Sem as an extraordinary individual whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Movement.
President Hage Geingob has paid tribute to Bishop Petrus Tjijombo, saying he will be remembered for his selfless service to the community and dedication to Namibia's freedom.
Dr. Geingob recollects fond memories of Bishop Tjijombo following his return from exile, as they developed a connection and friendship that have remained ever since.
Towards the end of last year, the President, together with Pastor Briaan Mbazuvara of Inner-City Congregation as well as members of the St. Apostolic Brass Band, visited Bishop Tjijombo in Katutura.
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, says the deaths of 16 Shishugho family members should serve as a reminder to those deployed at grassroots levels to continuously access and inform the government to take appropriate action.
Kapofi expressed deep regret over the deaths of 16 people due to food insecurity.
Kapofi believes the disaster could have been avoided through various relief programmes had the government been notified of the dire situation the family was passing through.
The Kangungu family is calling on good Samaritans to assist them with food that they can use as they wait for the burial day, despite assurances from the government to assist with funeral arrangements.
The family from Kayova Village in the Ndiyona Constituency is not able to hold the funeral of the 15 family members by themselves.
Godfried Kangungu, the grandfather in the Kangungu family, states that they survive from hand to mouth, relying primarily on his old-age pension money.
The death toll of people who died from suspected food poisoning at Kayova Village in the Kavango East Region has increased to 13.
The Health Director for Kavango East, Waita Kapumburo, confirmed to nbc News that the number of people who are suspected to have eaten poisoned food was actually 20 and not 18, as earlier indicated.
Kapumburo also confirmed that of the 20 people, 13 have so far died, while four are in critical condition.
They are all from the same household and aged between two and 33.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has revealed that a total of 33 people have died as a result of the human-wildlife conflict from 2019 to date.
Shifeta provided fellow MPs in the National Assembly with an update on the current status of human-wildlife conflict throughout the country.
Shifeta said a total of N$3,3 million was paid as compensation for loss of lives - with crocodiles, hippos, and elephants the main culprits in such attacks.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says Namibia needs to be vigilant and on high alert, on Marburg Viral Disease particularly at the main border crossings and at public and private facilities.
The country has not detected any case of Marburg viral disease to date.
However, due to increased activity related to international travel and trade, population displacement and migration, the country remains at risk of importation of Marburg Viral Disease.
The public is urged to remain calm while the ministry is activating its preparedness activities.
A 48-year-old man died at Katima Mulilo's Chotto compound after a hand grenade detonated.
The grenade victim was home with his family after it is presumed he picked up the grenade earlier.
His family remembers him hitting the object, unknown to them at the time, with a stick.
The death toll from drowning incidents due to the floods has increased to four.
The latest incident happened at Onawa in the Oshana Region after a man attempted to make his way home and allegedly drowned in the deep end of a man-made hole that was dug by the town council as an embankment to shield some sections of the town from being flooded.
Divers have retrieved the body of the deceased from the water. His name cannot be released as his next of kin are yet to be informed.
Residents of Eenhana gathered at the infamous earth dam for a candlelight vigil in memory of the two late brothers who drowned in the dam.
The two brothers, Immanuel Tangeni Shapwanale and Lukas Shiwomwenyo Shapwanale, aged 30 and 31, died instantly after their vehicle flipped and fell into the dam while they were trying to draw water for the brick-making project that was owned by one of them.
The ceremony started with a police escort to the business of the two brothers and proceeded to the Anglican Church where the memorial service was held.
