Former parliamentarian Patience Masua has been appointed as the interim executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC).

The Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia (FRRAN) said it will now escalate its demands to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah following an inconclusive meeting with Swapo Party officials and United Nations (UN) representatives on Saturday.

Hardap Education Director Paulus Lewin said his directorate will implement various interventions in the 2026 academic year to better place the region's academic performance and ranking.

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 Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has condemned what it described as acts of aggression against Venezuela, including reports of the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife by the United States of America.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed that the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) results will be released at 10h00, on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. 

Following several days of consistent rainfall, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has urged all farmers in the region to promptly prepare their fields and to plant sufficient crops to ensure family food security and potential surplus.

Oshana Health Director Johanna Haimene said the region has recorded significant progress in the number of people accessing HIV treatment, whose number currently stands at over 20,000.

23,245 people are currently on HIV treatment, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced transmission rates.

The Kavango West Region has recorded 221 new HIV infections over the past year, with seven of those cases reported at Mpora Clinic. 

Namibia has recorded an improved score in the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index, placing the country among the five best-performing nations in Africa when it comes to managing risks linked to money laundering and financial crime.