Democracy appears to be facing challenges worldwide, with rising authoritarianism and the spread of disinformation reshaping political landscapes.

Authorities are offering a N$10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for killing a flock of Cape Cormorants in Dorob National Park.

One of the most persistent forms of election misinformation in Africa is the claim that political parties enlist foreigners to vote illegally, says Keegan Leech of Fact-Check Africa.

Namibia marks 35 years of independence, and both the European Union and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with the country.

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has confirmed it has been briefed on the recent diamond robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) and the ongoing investigation.

The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.

NAMDIA has maintained that it will hold a press briefing on the heist only when the time is appropriate.

Spokesperson Beverley Coussement emphasized that the robbery remains under investigation and that discussing unverified details could compromise efforts to resolve the case.

A pre-trial detention study conducted by researchers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has revealed that about 43% of cases did not require detention or the pursuit of charges.

The study found that the issuance of admission-of-guilt fines was sufficient for those charges.

Sam Shololo (45), one of the accused in the NAMDIA diamond heist, has been discharged from a state hospital in Windhoek, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed.

A group of Daure Daman community members has traveled to Windhoek to demand meetings with government officials over grievances related to mining activities and local leadership.