Elphine Skrywer, Chairperson of the Maltahöhe Village Council, has urged political leaders and voters to put the needs of the community at the forefront during the upcoming elections.

Residents of Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region are ready to vote in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.

However, they expressed concern about infighting in the village council while those at the grassroots suffer. NBC Reporter Selima Henock gave an update from the southern town.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia's young people to actively participate in strengthening the country's democracy, stressing that open dialogue, positive engagement and mutual understanding are essential to safeguarding the nation's political stability.

Seasoned corporate executive Theo Mberirua died at the age of 63 in a Windhoek hospital last night. 

Family members confirmed that the late Mberirua passed away after a short illness. 

Türkiye has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Namibia in the mining, textiles, and construction sectors.

This follows the completion of 118 projects by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), covering key areas such as health, education, and agriculture.

Domestic animals in communal areas will soon be equipped with reflectors to make them more visible at night and to prevent accidents.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the government is in the process of procuring reflectors for domestic animals in communal areas where they roam freely.

The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshikoto, Ester Hipangelwa, says preparations for the November Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections are progressing smoothly and are firmly on track.

The Ministry of Education has declared 25 and 27 November as school holidays, following guidance from the Office of the Prime Minister. 

According to the Ministry, all hostels will remain open on 25 November and throughout the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for 27 November. 

Namibia is open to learning from Qatar's experience in the development of the oil and gas sectors.

Today, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, at State House.

Allegations of political campaigning with drought relief food as a promise were raised at Ben-Se Kamp, some 53 kilometres east of Tsumkwe, close to the Botswana border.

The NBC News team visited the secluded settlement.