The number of rhinos poached in Namibia last year was the highest ever recorded in the country and almost double than previous year: a total of 87 rhinos were killed in 2022 compared to 45 in 2021, according to government figures

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

The National Arts Council of Namibia, under the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, presented its new branding in Windhoek; the rebranding, which includes a new logo and website, aims at reaffirming Namibia's creative sector

The African Seismological Commission held their General Assembly for the first time in Namibia; the 4th event of its kind, brought together seismologists from all over Africa to discuss, collaborate and improve regional seismic monitoring