United States authorities say Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces criminal charges linked to drug trafficking and weapons offences in the United States.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Maduro has been indicted in New York.

The Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab, has called for unity, compassion, and collective efforts towards socio-economic growth. 

McNab made the call in his New Year's message, in which he extended his wishes for a joyful and prosperous New Year to the region's inhabitants. 

The Oshana Region has effectively managed crime, showing a decline last year compared to 2024.

The statistic was revealed by Oshana Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila in an interview with NBC News.

'Brutal' and 'flagrant' are the terms used by the Ambassador of Venezuela to Namibia, Dr. Magaly Henríquez, to describe what she says was a military attack by the United States on Venezuelan territory and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned the shooting at a community court session in Iikokola village, Ondonga Traditional Authority, where one traditional leader was killed and another injured.