Palestinians have thanked Namibia for refusing a vessel suspected to be carrying military cargo for Israel from docking at the Walvis Bay port over the weekend. 

While many Namibians spent the day commemorating Heroes' Day, others took to the streets, demanding the government implement a Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed citizens up to age 59.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre has expressed deep concern over the increasing crime rates in the region, emphasizing that these statistics represent the real pain and suffering of the community.

Police have arrested a seventh suspect in connection with the death of 24-year-old NUST student, Matheus Sheehama, at Walvis Bay.

He is 18-year-old Moses Kandume.

The search for 24-year-old student Matheus Sheehama, who has been missing for eight days, is ongoing at Walvis Bay.

Sheehamas' family members, the community, and Erongo Police joined forces on Saturday to search for the missing engineering student.

Some Walvis Bay residents are accusing the local authority council of appointing David Uushona as acting Chief Executive Officer to interfere with the ongoing Red Force investigation.

The NCCI's Business Symposium is underway at the Logos Ship in Walvis Bay.

Advertising the tender to complete the construction of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway will result in delays that can cause congestion and road accidents.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the current contractor should be allowed to complete the construction.

The governments of Namibia and Botswana are determined to increase trade using the Walvis Bay harbour and surrounding infrastructure.

President Nangolo Mbumba and his Batswana counterpart, Mokgweetsi Masisi, visited the Walvis Bay harbour this week.

Namibia Drydock (Namdock) and Ship Repair has postponed the mass disciplinary hearings for its Walvis Bay workers, following a request from the Metal and Allied Namibian Worker's Union (MANWU).