A deadly long weekend on Namibia’s roads has claimed 15 lives, intensifying concerns over the country’s growing road safety crisis.

On 29 April, eight people died in a head-on collision between Arandis and Swakopmund.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Electricity Control Board (ECB) will collaborate on a series of consumer education programmes to raise awareness about electricity usage, tariffs, and safety.

Namibia continues to produce thousands of graduates each year, but many are struggling to find employment.

Access to education has expanded, yet concerns grow over whether the job market can absorb the increasing number of skilled young people.

South Africa is experiencing a rise in xenophobic protests targeting foreigners, raising concerns among other African nations about the treatment of their citizens in South African cities.

New data from First National Bank reveal an increase in household borrowing in March, signaling a modest sign of economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures on consumers and businesses.