Heavy rainfall in the Khomas Region has severely damaged road infrastructure, limiting motorists' access to their destinations. Some roads are closed due to the rains and independence celebrations.  

21 learners at Udjombala Secondary School in the Ohangwena Region are stranded at the school due to surrounding floodplains. The learners, from distant villages, began camping at the school on the 9th of this month for safety.  

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has expressed satisfaction with the country’s road classifications, including tarred, paved, gravel, and hard-to-access roads. However, he emphasized that more work is needed, particularly in remote areas.  

Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari has warned residents of rising water levels and potential flooding due to heavy rains in Namibia and southern Angola, which have filled the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin.  

Ghana's former ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed its members to cease discussions that create disaffection within the party in the media.