The grandmother of a murdered five-year-old boy says she felt trapped in a violent relationship that she could not escape from.

Maria Pienaar is now left grieving the brutal loss of her grandson at the hands of the very man who allegedly controlled and abused her for months.

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has urged regional vigilance and complete cooperation in response to the ongoing devastation caused by the highly virulent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the SADC region.

Long-distance transport operators reported satisfaction with revenue collected over the Easter period, even as rising fuel prices squeezed their profits.

Traffic flow at the Okapuka Roadblock, north of Windhoek, is heavy as motorists return from various destinations after the recently concluded Easter long weekend.

A visible police presence has been deployed to monitor traffic flow and ensure compliance with road safety regulations.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to deliver the highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday.

The address is expected to outline the government's key priorities, review progress made, and provide a clear roadmap for the year ahead.