Namibia’s death rate has drastically increased over the years, with the leading cause of death in Namibia being hypertensive diseases at 8.8% in 2020, while Covid-19 - at 18.6% - was the leading cause of death in 2021. 

High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo yesterday refused to entertain another postponement in the Fishrot saga requested by one of the accused - former attorney general and justice minister Sakeus Shanghala.

While Namibia boasts some of the best roads in the world, there is a glaring reality; that of deteriorated rural road networks, which makes it nearly impossible for residents to access basic services. 

Auditor general (AG) Junias Kandjeke has given the Helao Nafidi town council an adverse audit opinion for its failure to fully account for public resources entrusted to it. 

The Windhoek Country Club and Resort’s management has turned around the fortunes of the accommodation establishment by increasing overall revenue by almost N$70 million.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Albert Kawana said the longstanding issue of challenging living conditions for officers at border posts and rural policing areas would soon be resolved.

Five suspects who allegedly stole N$6 million from the vehicle of Oshakati-based businessman Shamil Dirk in April this year said the case opened against them is not clear.

The Eenhana Town Council plans to write off all interest on debt owed by residents for services rendered to them.

A 68-year-old man died in police custody at Oshakati after a short illness.

Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs Alexia Manombe-Ncube has reiterated government’s unwavering support for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities.