While the rain has been a blessing for some, it has brought devastation to others.

The City of Windhoek's Disaster Risk Management Division has confirmed three fatalities in just one night of heavy rain. 

One of the deceased is a pensioner whose body has been recovered.

The former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has said the withdrawal of all foreign armies from the DRC is an important first step towards obtaining peace in the war-ravaged eastern part of the country.

NamWater recorded positive inflows into key dams across the country for the first week of March.

Recent rainfall contributed to improved water levels across the Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, and Omatjenne dams, offering a welcome boost to Namibia's water storage capacity.

High inflation on fruits and vegetables is causing losses for local vendors selling on the streets of Windhoek. 

Recent statistics published on the Namibia Consumer Price Index show the annual inflation rate at 3.2%.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has called on directors to be transparent decision makers.

Sanet Steenkamp said transparency is crucial when it comes to procurement, appointments and many other aspects of managing the education sector.