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There has been a concerning gradual decline in the use of tobacco products in Africa between 2010 and 2020, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

The Namibian Police in the Kavango East have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder and attempted murder case of two pensioners. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia in Kavango West is visiting all eight constituencies to identify suitable areas to establish registration or polling venues ahead of next year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.

A 56-year-old man allegedly stabbed his wife to death in front of their minor children before proceeding to commit suicide.

The commencement of the trial involving a pensioner who stands accused of trafficking and raping a minor at Noordoewer has been put on hold.

The national Population and Housing Census kicked off with some hiccups that the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has said are being dealt with. 

Namibia’s ranking as an upper-middle-income country has placed the country in a precarious position, where it is now under pressure to devise new ways to access capital. The country also suggested more sustainable and predictable financing for development.

In a landmark settlement last week, the Windhoek High Court ordered the removal of eight warehouses at the Ramatex industrial complex in Otjomuise.

In response to a concerning surge in criminal activities targeting tourists, one of the biggest tourism operators in the country, Gondwana Collection Namibia, has introduced a “Tourism Heroes” campaign.

Momentum Metropolitan, based in South Africa and with operations in Namibia, has reported a historic peak in normalised headline earnings (NHE) of N$5.1 billion for the 12 months ended 30 June 2023. Operating profit surged by 31% to N$4.4 billion, up from N$3.4 billion the previous year.