The Namibian police and the Directorate of Forestry in the Zambezi Region have confiscated illegally harvested timber valued at over N$5,000.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be visiting Russia this year.

This was announced by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, during a joint press conference with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.

Namibia hopes that countries of the Global South will stand together for the people of Venezuela.

Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made the remarks during a joint press conference in Moscow, Russia, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch for horse mackerel was determined through a statutory, consultative and science-based process. 

The ministry's explanation follows claims of secretive quota cuts.

The National Youth Service Rietfontein Training Centre is thriving, with its state-of-the-art facilities making it easier to train and equip young people with practical skills. 

The management said the infrastructure upgrades have enhanced the centre's capacity to deliver quality training.

Bail applicant Bino Cloete has testified under cross-examination that his brother and co-accused, George Cloete, deposited large sums of money totalling close to N$2 million.

The duo face charges of violating the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and illicit trafficking under the Diamonds Act. 

The City of Windhoek is warning the public to be vigilant about fake house rental scams targeting residents for accommodation.

The municipality says scammers are posing as landlords or property agents and advertising houses that are either not available or do not belong to them.

The Windhoek Multipurpose Youth Centre, initially constructed for recreational purposes, is now filled with hundreds of squatters, and the number is escalating daily.

Some have been living there for five years under little protection from the elements.

Detective Inspector Pendukeni Nghuluwa informed Magistrate Wilka Amalwa that the sale of drugs continued at drug accused Naomi Fisch’s house even after her arrest.

Detective Inspector Pendukeni Nghuluwa, this morning, testified that there are serious allegations that a Rehoboth resident died at drug-accused Naomi Fisch’s house while doing drugs.

He said bail should not be granted, as these allegations are still being investigated.