The police reported 486 suicide cases across the country during the 2025/2026 government financial year. 

Of these, 390 were men, 83 women, nine boys and four girls.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to replace silence and stigma surrounding suicide with open conversations, understanding and support.

The case of medical doctor Dennis Noa, who appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrates’ Court on Thursday on a charge of sexual assault, has been postponed to 9 October for the continuation of his bail application.

Former Robben Island political prisoner Jerry Ekandjo has described the late Helao Shityuwete as a national hero.

Unresolved fencing of grazing land at Nkandi West Village in the Kavango West Region continues to cause tension.

Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies has officially commissioned new digital sublimation technology and machinery, in a move expected to strengthen local manufacturing and create opportunities for Namibian businesses and young people.

The 8th Youth Sustainable Development Conference is underway in Windhoek, marking its first time being hosted in Southern Africa.

The event brought together young professionals, youth leaders, policymakers, innovators, investors, and development partners under the theme "powering change".

The implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, FIMA, has brought changes to Namibia's financial regulatory framework, including the regulation of medical aid funds.

The Swakara Industry is gaining traction after being severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a cash flow crisis.

This was revealed by the Swakara Board Chairperson Julene Meyer during the Swakara Industry Forum annual general meeting held in Keetmanshoop.

A national budget is the government’s financial roadmap. It sets out how much revenue is expected and how public funds will be allocated to key priorities and sectors.