President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.

Amutse took over from Frans Kapofi, who had been acting in the position since the dismissal of Natangue Ithete in October.

A 21-year-old man from Omega 3 in the Kongola Constituency, Kupulo yeku Mbeleko, has been living with kyphosis, an abnormal curvature of the spinal cord, his entire life.

In 2022, Mbeleko’s condition worsened when he began experiencing pain in his lower limbs, at which point he became wheelchair-bound.

Miss International Namibia, Uatjiri Mbaisa, returned home after participating in the 63rd Miss International Beauty Pageant grand finale last week in Tokyo, Japan. 

Miss International Colombia, Catalina Duque, walked away with the title.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) have partnered once again for the annual festive season blood drive, urging the public to donate as the demand for blood traditionally increases during this period.

Community members in the Omega 3 Area of Kongola Constituency say they lack access to government services.  

Agriculture is a key office that faces significant challenges, as it currently offers limited services and lacks daily management.