Abdallah Mloka was denied bail following his brief appearance on charges relating to the Immigration Control Act in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court.

State Prosecutor Marlon Adams objected to the granting of bail to the suspect on the grounds of an ongoing police investigation into the matter.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has recorded 85% compliance with the provisions of the Environmental Management Act.

Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila says a total of 1,600 applications for Environmental Clearance Certificates were received during 2022–2023.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, is concerned about the G7 nations' proposal to ban the sale of Russian diamonds.

This, Alweendo says, could have implications for African diamond-producing countries, including Namibia.

The Samoa Agreement will have no implications for Namibia's policies or constitution.

This assurance was given by National Planning Commission Director General Obeth Kandjoze, who signed the agreement on behalf of the government.

Team Namibia and other stakeholders have joined hands to promote the local tourism industry within the country for the festive season through the Travel Local campaign, which is coming to an end.

The Ndonga Linena Green Scheme farm manager, Jannor Rentel, fears that an electricity outage may affect the farm's current planting season's yield.

Rentel says the power outage at the green scheme has become prevalent.

Rentel noted that NORED needs to act urgently on the matter.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is calling on some locals to stop using people from marginalised communities for cheap labour.

The Deputy Director of Marginalised Communities, Rebekka Namwandi, says the practice is inconsiderate and has to stop.
 

Dundee Precious Metals is set to contribute about N$9 billion in taxes and royalties over the mine's 13 licence acquisitions.

The management of Dundee made the announcement during a courtesy visit to President Hage Geingob at the State House.
 

Marginalised communities living in Bwabwata National Park say they are finding it difficult to bury their dead, largely due to bureaucratic processes.
   

The Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU) has expressed concern over the growing trend of truck hijackings in South Africa, saying it places the lives of the drivers at risk.

The union is therefore calling on employers to put immediate rescue plans in place to safeguard the lives of the drivers.