In the small settlement of Aus in the ǁKaras Region, residents continue to face challenges despite having lived there for many years. 

The impact of climate change on women and youth in Southern Africa will be at the centre of discussions as a parliamentary delegation attends the 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum in Durban from November 30th to December 5th, 2025.

Namibia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening the bond between their people.

The commitment was made during the musical and cultural festival held in Windhoek under the theme "Unity in Diversity: Cultural Harmony of Indonesia and Namibia".

Namibia's bid to have the Brandberg Mountain recognised as a World Heritage Site continues to gain momentum. 

Heritage experts say the site holds outstanding universal value that goes far beyond national boundaries.

Residents of Epupa in the Kunene Region are calling on incoming councillors to prioritise development in the area.

They cited poverty and poor infrastructure as major challenges facing them.

It remains a challenge for the San community in Tsumkwe Constituency's ||Nhoma settlement to put bread and other basic necessities on the table.

Residents of Tsumkwe say alcohol abuse, particularly among the youth, is increasing in the constituency. 

Community members say the absence of sports activities and youth-focused projects contributes to learners and out-of-school youth spending time at drinking places.

Residents of Oshaampula Village in the Oshikoto Region are calling for meaningful change after the elections to improve their living conditions.

They are calling for the upgrading of the Okankolo-Onkumpula road, saying the current state of the road severely affects their daily lives.

An elderly resident in the Summerdown area of the Otjinene Constituency has stressed the need for those elected into power to consider the needs of the people who vote for them, especially the elderly, and to prioritise issues such as owning land.

Grootfontein Mayor Talitha Garises bade farewell to elderly community members of the town by hosting a Christmas lunch, as she is set to retire from office this week.

Garises has been at the helm of the town municipality since 2022.