A 16-year-old boy has been commended for his swift actions after rescuing twin babies who were thrown into a pond by their mother in Omutundungu village, located in the Omusati Region.

Members of the public have expressed frustration over the recent taxi fare increase from N$ 13 to N$ 15, which was introduced after the fuel price increase.

NBC News took to the streets of the capital to gauge their views.

Various community members in the Omaheke Region have welcomed the Genocide Remembrance Day. 

They, however, urged that commemorations on the day reflect the activities, mood and spirit of what had transpired during the 1904-1908 war.

Former Member of Parliament and historian Usutuaije Maamberua has praised the Namibian government for hosting regional events to commemorate the Ovaherero and Nama genocide.

However, he is also calling for the renaming of the Independence Memorial Museum in Windhoek to the 1904-1908 Genocide Museum.

The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.

Keetmanshoop transport operators, mainly those operating mini-buses, have decided to keep fares unchanged despite rising fuel prices in a bid to retain customers.

The operators say the industry has become overly competitive, as smaller seven-seater vehicles at times prove more popular.

Residents of Otavi are accusing the council of sidelining them in terms of development and basic services meant to ease their daily lives.

They raised these concerns during the municipality's budget consultation.

Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.

Swakop Uranium Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei hailed the work of the media in light of the World Press Freedom Day celebration.

He said the media remains a critical partner in promoting transparency, accountability and informed public dialogue within the mining sector.