The Kunene River recorded a flow rate of 1,197.80 cubic metres per second on Tuesday morning, an increase from 1,058.80 m³/s a week earlier, though down from Monday's 1,386.10 m³/s. The Kavango and Zambezi rivers have seen slight declines, and the Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains, urging communities to remain vigilant and activate flood preparedness measures.
The Kunene River recorded a flow rate of 1,197.80 cubic metres per second on Tuesday morning, an increase from 1,058.80 m³/s a week earlier, though down from Monday's 1,386.10 m³/s. The Kavango and Zambezi rivers have seen slight declines, and the Hydrological Services of Namibia has issued a flood alert for the eastern Zambezi floodplains, urging communities to remain vigilant and activate flood preparedness measures.
Petrus Shikwaya, 21, testified at his bail hearing that his uncle, former police officer Abner Mateus, used his bank account and sent money through him without his knowledge, including funds allegedly used to buy acid for the attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda. Shikwaya denied knowing Shiweda or being present during the incident, saying he was in Windhoek at the time.
Members of the public report condoms are out of stock at public hospitals and clinics across Namibia, raising concerns about potential increases in HIV infections, STDs, and teenage pregnancies. The health ministry acknowledged the shortage's importance but stated that HIV prevention relies on multiple interventions beyond condoms, and reassured the public that efforts are underway to stabilise supply chains.
B360 Namibia, a non-profit incorporated in February, operates a five-day Career Starter Week programme to prepare unemployed young people for the workplace through mock interviews, feedback on applications, and professional coaching. The organisation plans to expand its workshops beyond Windhoek to rural regions including Ongwediva, Oshakati, Katima Mulilo, coastal and southern areas.
Police are investigating six housebreaking cases recorded across Namibia over the weekend, with stolen items valued at approximately N$218 000 across incidents in Windhoek, Khomasdal, Outapi, Outjo, and Katima Mulilo. No arrests have been made in most cases, and few items have been recovered, prompting police to urge homeowners to increase vigilance and security measures.
Police recorded multiple housebreaking incidents across Windhoek, Katutura, Outjo, Katima Mulilo and Outapi over the weekend, resulting in significant financial losses with no arrests made so far. Police urged residents and business owners to secure their properties and remain vigilant.
Katima Mulilo CEO Raphael Liswaniso has been suspended again by the minister of urban and rural development, days after an arbitrator ordered his previous suspension lifted and directed he be paid lost income. His representative claims the fresh suspension violates the binding arbitration award and the rule of law.
The family of Nico Sisamu Simasiku, who died after being assaulted at a Katima Mulilo hospital in January, is pushing for the accused mortuary attendant's bail to be revoked. The family says they were not consulted on the bail decision, feel excluded from the justice process, and have received no support from the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has been allocated N$417.2 million for the 2026/2027 financial year to advance gender equity, child protection, and women's economic empowerment across Namibia. In the past year, the ministry supported 347 survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking, accommodated 329 street children in boarding schools, and expanded early childhood development enrolment from 110,726 to 126,213 across the country.
An Okahandja woman is appealing for help to bury her partner of nine years, who died in hospital in March but remains unidentified after authorities found no official records of him despite fingerprint checks. Social workers are investigating through community connections, and the woman hopes public appeal will help trace his family or origin.