Namibia has condemned the coup that toppled the Niger Government and the subsequent detention of President Mohamed Bazoum yesterday.

Another devastating fire broke out in Tulinawa, Swakopmund's Mondesa residential area, leaving 23 residents homeless after about six dwellings burned to ashes.

The fire was caused by a gas stove explosion, and fortunately, there were no reported casualties or injuries in the incident.

The police have issued a stern warning against illegal fishing by both foreign and Namibian nationals following the arrest of five suspects.

The suspects were arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Lianshulu, in the Zambezi Region.

The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) handed over Ecosystem-based Adaptation grants to 34 community organisations. The organisations received over N$88.3 million in cash and certificates.

The natural-based organisations aim to address climate change through ecosystem-based adaptation.

Namibian lawmakers attending the Russia-Africa Summit commended Russia for treating Africa as an equal partner in development.

They say the hope is that African countries will capitalise on these relations and forge sustainable partnerships in critical industries.