Housebreaking and robbery surge over weekend

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Housebreaking and robbery topped crime reports across Namibia over the weekend.

Several housebreaking cases with intent to steal occurred in Mariental, Ongwediva, Henties Bay, and Bunya in Kavango West.

Namibia extends visa overstay amnesty deadline

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Immigrants who have overstayed their visa terms in Namibia are being given a final chance to leave the country.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has now extended the amnesty deadline to 20 January 2026.

Namibian Boxing official Moses earns global recognition at WBC Convention

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Namibian boxing referee and judge Moses Zauana has taken a significant step in his officiating career after successfully completing the prestigious World Boxing Council (WBC) convention in Bangkok, Thailand an achievement he says is ultimately aimed at developing boxing in Namibia.

Stakeholders discuss Brandberg UNESCO world heritage nomination

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Stakeholders met to discuss the nomination of the Daures/Brandberg National Monument Area for UNESCO World Heritage status.

The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is renowned for its rich palaeo-archaeological heritage, hosting more than 43,000 rock paintings and endemic flora and fauna. 

President Nandi-Ndaitwah honors late liberation veteran Kanana Hishoono

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Kanana Hishoono as the bravest, most selfless person and a veteran of the liberation struggle.

She said Hishoono contributed immensely to consolidating the gains of independence and democracy, serving in various capacities.