Legal Aid funding has taken centre stage in the Fishrot corruption trial, with defense lawyers telling the Windhoek High Court that they are not paid to prepare for trial.

The Association of Dependents of Veterans Namibia (AODV) has called for an audience with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The group wants to present its concerns over amendments to the Veterans Act and is calling for changes that will accommodate the dependents.

The Media Ombudsman and Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's Director General have reaffirmed the critical role of ethical journalism and accurate reporting as pillars in strengthening the media sector, stressing the broadcaster's mandate to inform, educate and entertain.

Namibia and Singapore are looking to deepen their economic ties, with both countries set to explore new areas of cooperation while strengthening existing trade relations.

Built in the early 1980s by racing legend Tony Rust, the Tony Rust Race Track remains one of southern Africa's most iconic and fastest racing circuits, continuing to play a vital role in the growth of motorsport in Namibia.

Junior golf in Namibia is entering a new phase, with organisers outlining development plans for the 2026 season.

The 2025 rugby season delivered mixed fortunes for Namibia. While the year will be remembered for missing out on qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, there were notable developments on the domestic front that offered some positives.

Thousands of Namibian children will receive shoes over the next three years through Project Never Walk Alone's nationwide rollout targeting regions with high numbers of barefoot learners.

The initiative aims to assist 31,500 children between 2026 and 2028, according to the organisation's media release.

Housebreaking and robbery topped crime reports across Namibia over the weekend.

Several housebreaking cases with intent to steal occurred in Mariental, Ongwediva, Henties Bay, and Bunya in Kavango West.

Immigrants who have overstayed their visa terms in Namibia are being given a final chance to leave the country.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has now extended the amnesty deadline to 20 January 2026.