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Lumpy skin disease outbreak detected in Okakarara

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The Directorate of Veterinary Services has detected an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Okakarara constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region.

So far, 39 cattle showed clinical signs of the disease, and two have died.

Three killed in Etosha poaching incident identified 

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The police have released the names of the three people who were killed during a poaching incident in the Etosha National Park.

The deceased are Elifas Shali Kapembe (24), Nicky Nandiinotya Andreas (33), and Immanuel Petrus (23), and their next of kin were informed.

Newly constructed Hoachanas Periodical Court hears first seven cases

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Seven cases were heard at the newly constructed Hoachanas Periodical Court today.

In a statement, the Office of the Judiciary said today's hearings signify the full operationalisation of the periodical court and mark the beginning of a new era for the Hoachanas community and the entire Hardap Region.

NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | All 21 Parties confirm for 2024 National Assembly elections

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21 political parties on the list have made the deadline to participate in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

The Affirmative Repositioning Movement, the Landless People's Movement, and the Republican Party of Namibia submitted their lists before the 11 o'clock deadline this morning. 

BoN decreases repo rate by 25 basis points

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The Bank of Namibia has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.5% to 7.25%. 

Commercial banks are expected to reduce their prime lending rates by the same margin, from 11.25% to 11%.