The Cancer Association has handed over the paediatric oncology ward at Windhoek Central Hospital to the Ministry of Health and Social Services after extensive renovations over the past five months

31.1% of young Namibians between the ages of 13 and 15 are consuming tobacco products according to data from the World Health Organisation, and alcohol abuse is also on the rise with an alarming rate

16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to establish a new national airline, announced for December 2026; a dedicated technical committee has been set up to guide the process of setting up the new national carrier

For reasons of diplomatic reciprocity and sovereignty, Namibia now requires visas for citizens of 33 countries, including the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, UK, and France; the move follows the implementation of the new e-visa system last month

Agnes Kafula, Swapo Member of Parliament, is promoting a motion to grant hawkers more social protection and welfare, reducing tensions with the police and countering the criminalisation of the informal trade