The Namibian Film Commission's (NFC) regional film roadshow has concluded with the premieres of Mindful Maestros, Connection, and One More Win.
The three-week initiative travelled across five regions to promote film development, support local creatives and showcase authentic Namibian stories.
Stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region have welcomed the Nuclear Bill for its role in advancing socio-economic development.
They shared these sentiments during public consultations on the draft bill held in Keetmanshoop, which provided a platform for inclusive dialogue and stakeholder input.
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has secured a grant of N$1.5 million to transform the country's music industry through research, digital innovation and copyright reform.
As temperatures continue to drop in Windhoek, many people without homes are spending their nights in riverbeds, on sidewalks and in cardboard boxes to protect themselves from the cold.
One local pastor believes more can be done to provide a safe place for people to sleep.
The increasing demand for water is straining the two boreholes in the Neu Samarou Settlement, located in the Kombat area of the Otjozondjupa Region, as the population has surged to approximately 2,000 residents.
Residents queue for water every day, as the two boreholes no longer meet the demand.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has expressed concern about the growing number of disputes over the recognition of traditional leaders in Namibia.
At 84 years old, Ester Pakarae-Kavari still shares memories from her early life, when she won the first Miss Windhoek title in 1958 at just 17 years old.
The number of child deaths linked to malnutrition in the Omaheke Region has dropped.
The region recorded 40 deaths between April 2023 and March 2024, dropping to 19 between March 2025 and March 2026.
Malnutrition mostly affects children between six months and five years.
NUDO Leader Vetaruhe Kandorozu accused the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) of sourcing water from areas where they fail to provide clean water to their local residents, particularly the Kavango Region and various boreholes in the Kunene Region.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has attributed the temporary suspension of 2027 learner admissions in parts of the Erongo Region to schools applying a first-come, first-served system, which triggered panic among parents.
