Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has officially launched the Animals Visibility Pilot Project at Embumba village in the Oshikuku Constituency of the Omusati Region.

The |Khomanin Traditional Authority organised an early Christmas party for children at Kapps Farm.

The initiative, which started three years back, aims to create a good relationship between the community and the traditional authority while bringing joy to the little ones.

Okakarara Mayor Siegfried Tjehiua said the provision of water tops the list of priorities, noting that residents in informal areas have been deprived of basic services for years.

A vehicle caught fire just a few meters from the Otjiwarongo roadblock earlier today.

According to information gathered by the NBC crew en route to a sports assignment, the vehicle burst into flames while in motion. The driver managed to escape the rapidly spreading fire and was not injured.

Reports of bribery linked to the issuing of driver and learner licences appear to be on the decline. The Roads Authority said it has not recorded any such cases this year. Speaking to NBC News, Corporate Communications Manager Hileni Fillemon said incidents related to bribery have dropped over the years.

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) said it has recorded over 130 labour disputes since January, of which 52 have been resolved.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched an amnesty for all foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permits/visas.

They are now expected to present themselves to immigration authorities to exit the country without any prosecution.

The festive season road safety campaign was conducted at the Windhoek‑Okahandja roadblock, with authorities stepping up efforts to ensure safe travel during the holiday period.

The Governor of the ǁKharas Region, Dawid Gertze, dressed as Santa Claus, brought festive cheer and gifts to young patients at Keetmanshoop State Hospital today.

A total of 15 children received gifts during the visit.

The Shoprite mobile soup kitchen initiative, which started in 2019, continues to receive praise for its contribution to food security and hunger alleviation across the country.