Outjo Magistrate Elphins Maloboka has denied bail to three accused persons in the murder of 21-year-old Florencia Jakobs, whose body was found dumped naked and head severely smashed alongside a church fence on 31 January 2026 in Outjo.
 

About 42% of urban households in Namibia live in informal housing conditions, with the Khomas, Erongo, and Kavango East regions being the hardest hit.

This is according to the Namibia Informal Settlements Baseline Report by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) launched at Swakopmund.

As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Road Authority is ensuring that roads affected by rainfall are maintained and in good condition.

Namibia plans to position itself to unlock a new frontier of economic growth through developing a salmon farming industry.