Namibia recorded 488 road fatalities between 01 January and 14 December 2025, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.
3,126 crashes were recorded, a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. However, 5,111 injuries were reported, marking a 1.8% decline.
Compared to last year’s crime statistics for the festive season period of November to December, most crime categories across the regions have increased this year, with only three type murder, culpable homicide, and protected game products showing a decrease.
Hardap-based Harambee Agri-Produce is proving that agricultural success is possible with the right planning, drive and support.
The agri-produce generates nearly N$1 million annually from livestock fodder and crop production.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed that the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) results will be released at 10h00, on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Land allocated to the |Khomanin Traditional Authority at Farm Korasieplaats under the government resettlement programme remains unoccupied.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) Managing Director, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, said the bailout by the government this year resulted in more than N$300 million in savings.
This is after NAMCOR had been trading on negative margins, due to penalties and governance lapses.
The Chairperson of the Omaheke Regional Council, Rocco Nguvauva, said his office will prioritise community empowerment through income-generating projects.
Nguvauva made the remarks during the handing over of income-generating project donations at Du Plessis Plaas in the Okorukambe Constituency.
The Luderitz-based Lagoon Aquaculture, founded in 2015, has grown over the years into a cross-border industry, now exporting live oysters, scallops, and rock lobsters.
Its export destination includes South Africa and Asian markets.
The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has urged unity among communities and political leaders.
Gertze, who was speaking during a thanksgiving dinner for the elders, said peace must guide society beyond political differences.
The nationwide Festive Season Environmental Awareness Campaign has now reached Swakopmund.
Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia engaged motorists and residents on responsible waste disposal practices.
