Palestinians have thanked Namibia for refusing a vessel suspected to be carrying military cargo for Israel from docking at the Walvis Bay port over the weekend. 

A 48-year-old resident of Oshitumbe B Village, in Omusati's Uukwaluudhi Conservancy, was killed by elephants on Sunday. 

The body of Efraim Shivute was discovered early on Tuesday morning by community members.

To date, 56,875 kilogrammes of game meat have been distributed by the government in support of the drought relief programme.

The game meat is from 157 animals of different species that were hunted in the Mangetti, Mahango, Kwando, Buffalo, and Mudumo national parks. 

The family of the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo will launch a foundation in his honour next year to preserve his legacy and the role he played in Namibia's quest for freedom.

The widow, Vicki ya Toivo, said this at the commemoration of Ya Toivo's centenary held at the Heroes Acre on Thursday.

The City of Windhoek is faced with the challenge of more solid waste being generated while at the same time grappling with a rapid reduction in the lifespan of its main waste disposal facility, Kupferberg Landfill. 

The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia says most countries are struggling to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets, and the SADC region is no exception. 

Financial crimes pose a significant threat, not only undermining a country's financial systems and economy but also paving the way for other serious criminal activities, including terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and corruption. 

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says the Namibian government is working closely with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove its greylisting by the Task Force. 

The |Khomas Regional Council has stressed that it will continue to prioritise rural sanitation and hygiene to improve the living standards and quality of life for its people.

Over the past five years, the regional council has constructed over 700 toilets at a cost of N$11,3 million.

The Republican Party of Namibia launched its manifesto for the 2024 election in Windhoek on Wednesday. 

The party's manifesto promises to reduce the country's national debt, which is over 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP).