By: Josia Shigwedha Michael Amushelelo says he decided to “play it smart” by listing himself under the Khomas Ratepayers Association while also appearing on the NEFF list for the regional and local authority elections. He says he knew that organisations linked to his name often face deregistration. Amushelelo on Monday announced he will be contesting in the 26 November elections under the NEFF.

By: Envaalde Matheus Former Ombudsman John Walters warns the ongoing magistrates’ strike is set to severely disrupt court proceedings across Namibia, delaying cases and affecting the rights of accused persons. Walters says such action is unprecedented in the country.

By: Envaalde Matheus The works and transport ministry has launched a new Government Fleet Management System aimed at curbing corruption, theft, and wasteful spending in how state vehicles are managed.

By: Selma Ikela & Ketemba Tjipepa The mother of 23-year-old man, Pernadino Cloete, who was killed by his 16-year-old girlfriend in Okahandja, says they always argued hence she had taken the couple into her home last month. Cloete was stabbed once on the left side of his ribs, and the girlfriend fled the scene but later handed herself over to the Okahandja police. She cannot be named because she is a minor.

By: Envaalde Matheus Republican Party candidate for Khomasdal constituency, Daphne Paulse, has pledged to restore dignity and order to the area, saying the once-proud community has deteriorated into a dumping site due to years of government neglect. Paulse said, if she is elected, her leadership will revive the area’s former pride by tackling crime, housing shortages, and service delivery breakdowns.

By: Selma Taapopi The Electricity Control Board (ECB) on Monday started with two-day long workshops in the Khomas and Kavango East regions to review and adopt a revised tariff methodology that incorporates performance-based efficiency indicators and a multi-year pricing structure. ECB Executive for Economic and Markets Regulation, Pinehas Mutota, said the review aims to promote affordability, operational efficiency, and incentive-driven regulation in electricity tariffs.

By: Josia Shigwedha As the Regional and Local Authority Election campaigns gather steam, local activist Shaun Gariseb has confirmed the Ratepayers Association's intention to take the ECN to court on Thursday. Gariseb claims the ECN has cost the group campaign time due to a defective nomination system in the elections set for 26 November.

By: Envaalde Matheus As the ballot papers for the upcoming November elections arrived at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday, several opposition parties, associations and independent candidates were not present. Traditionally, the parties are expected to participate in the inspection of the ballot paper’s production as well as escort them back to Namibia in preparation for the elections to avoid foul play.