President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to exercise care on the national roads during the festive season to curb the rising road fatalities.

The former manager of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) Funkhaus, Lucia Engombe, has died aged 53.

Engombe's death was confirmed by a close family member, who said she died following an illness at the Oshakati State Hospital.

Kabulabula villagers under the Masubia Traditional Authority have objected to the appointment of a new Induna, alleging that he was appointed without community consultation.

A group of concerned Keetmanshoop residents protested against the municipality over alleged poor governance, financial mismanagement, nepotism, corruption and poor service delivery.

Kavango East Swapo Party Councillor Andreas Jikerwa has been sworn in as the Mayor of Rundu, deputised by Regina Nekare, also from the same party.

Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, is unhappy with the material being used to construct the Ndiyona-Djaradjara road in the Ndiyona Constituency.

Phase 1 of the 35-kilometre Ndiyona-Djaradjara road started in November 2026 and was expected to be completed in 10 months.

Kunene Police Commander Eric Clay has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads during this festive season.

The region recorded 3 fatalities, 6 serious injuries and 6 crashes at the start of this festive season. 

San paralegal trainees say the San community has for too long been left out in access to human rights knowledge and protection. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is deliberating on enforcing that all ministries look into absorbing graduates of the National Youth Services (NYS). 

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says it is laying a foundation for the establishment of the Namibia Energy Regulatory Authority (NERA), as the country shifts toward a broader, multi-energy regulatory framework.