The police have reported a series of incidents across the country over the Easter weekend, ranging from suspected diamond smuggling at the border to a violent robbery and a break-in at a government office.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the death of Pope Francis as a loss to humanity, remembering him as an extraordinary leader of faith who led with compassion, courage, and integrity.

The head of the Catholic Church died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.  

As the Easter weekend draws to a close, heavy traffic flows through the Okahandja roadblock as travelers return to the capital from various destinations.

The Catholic community in Namibia is mourning, following the death of Pope Francis earlier today in Rome. 

The news has sent shockwaves across the globe.

Speaking to nbc News, Archbishop Liborius Nashenda expressed sorrow, shock and a profound sense of spiritual loss.

A demonstration advocating for the legalisation of cannabis in Namibia took place in Windhoek on International Cannabis Day.

Activists and users gathered to raise awareness about the medicinal, economic, and industrial potential of the plant.