The Khomasdal Constituency office had to stop the application and vetting process for potential beneficiaries of income-generating grants due to alleged discrepancies.

Namibia is poised to deepen its technological partnership with Russia, focusing on digital government systems, cybersecurity, and telecommunications infrastructure. 

This follows discussions on Monday during the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Engagement.

The 2026 Namibia Film Week concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals from Namibia and across Africa to celebrate the growth of the country's film sector and strengthen collaboration within the creative industry.

Namibia's tourism sector is gaining international attention as former contestants from the Miss Universe 1992 pageant visit the country for a safari tour, hosted by former Miss Universe Michelle McLean.

Fourteen contestants from the 1992 pageant will be in the country until 23rd March.

The memorial services of veteran musician Siegfried "Ou Jomo" !Haoseb, widely regarded as the country's "Godfather of Drums" will be held this Sunday (15th March) at his residence in Katutura.

Haoseb died this week at the age of 59.

The Namibia Film Commission's 2026 Film Week is underway in Windhoek. The film week celebrates storytelling and the growth of Namibia's film industry. 

Several Members of Parliament and Windhoek residents swapped their formal attire for overalls this weekend to join a massive community clean-up campaign.

Namib Mills and the Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) have confirmed the details of a wage settlement for the 2025/2026 financial year, a day after the parties announced the end of the prolonged labour dispute that disrupted operations at one of the country's largest food producers.

Namibia and Finland are strengthening cooperation on sustainable development through a Circular Economy Dialogue aimed at turning policy commitments into practical solutions for economic transformation.

Housing and land delivery emerged as a top priority as the City of Windhoek began its annual strategic review and budget session for the 2026/2027 financial year, assessing progress under the municipality's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.