Tourist safety takes center stage as preparations for the festive season are underway.

The Erongo police, in collaboration with key stakeholders, are diligently working around the clock to guarantee the protection of individuals from criminal activities during the holiday season.

A 23-year-old Ziggy Shivute's dreams of joining the Namibian Defence Force were shattered after being shortlisted for training recruits, only to be sent home with an alleged medical misdiagnosis.

In Kongola, a fervent call for justice resonates as residents demand immediate action against implicated top management officials of the Zambezi regional council embroiled in a staggering N$4.7 million corruption scandal.

As the year draws to a close, Association of Local Authorities Namibia (ALAN) President Samuel !Oë-Amseb says councils and village settlements across the country have worked tirelessly to deliver services to their residents amidst the challenges of full funding for development projects.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism's Executive Director says poaching of rhinos and elephants in Namibia has decreased significantly over the years.