Namibia has urged respect for international law and Venezuela's sovereignty following the capture of that country's president, Nikolas Maduro, and his wife by the US.

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Party has noted with grave concern the "unwarranted US aggression against Venezuela and its people".

AR calls on all progressive nations, parties, and organisations to fearlessly denounce the US's heinous acts and demand the release of President Maduro and his wife.

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has condemned what it described as acts of aggression against Venezuela, including reports of the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife by the United States of America.

The Ondonga Traditional Authority says it will work closely with the government and relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is pursued and that effective measures are put in place to protect all Community Court Justices and Traditional Leaders.

Large amounts of litter were left behind by holidaymakers and some residents at Long Beach, much to the dismay of leaders who joined the N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Experience clean-up campaign.

Over 70 Namibians remain stranded in Angola following a trip advertised as a 14-day festive season getaway.

Group members told NBC News they were promised accommodation, daily activities, and three meals per day.

Each person paid N$5,000 in cash for the trip, an all-inclusive amount.

The Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab, has called for unity, compassion, and collective efforts towards socio-economic growth. 

McNab made the call in his New Year's message, in which he extended his wishes for a joyful and prosperous New Year to the region's inhabitants. 

The Oshana Region has effectively managed crime, showing a decline last year compared to 2024.

The statistic was revealed by Oshana Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila in an interview with NBC News.

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned the shooting at a community court session in Iikokola village, Ondonga Traditional Authority, where one traditional leader was killed and another injured. 

A family of twelve in Kalkfeld, whose house was blown off by heavy rains and strong winds, has received assistance.

The house belongs to a pensioner, Violine Tjandero.