South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new cabinet for the government of national unity, retaining much of the old guard from his African National Congress. Paul Mashatile will remain as vice president, while official opposition leader John Steenhuisen is also mentioned.

Qatar has donated drought relief aid worth N$1.3 billion to Namibia, which was handed over to the Office of the Prime Minister at Hosea Kutako International Airport. This donation follows the declaration of a state of emergency due to drought by President Nangolo Mbumba. Cabinet secretary George Simataa expressed gratitude for the aid.

A group of 47 Namibian marathon athletes participated in the Comrades Marathon, joining over 20,000 runners in the renowned ultra-marathon event, which spans just under 86km and has been held 97 times since its inception in 1921.

Water service in Katima Mulilo, Namibia, was disrupted on a Wednesday morning and restored by 19h00 the same day, affecting thousands of visitors and locals. The outage began around 10h00 and was resolved by NamWater, as reported on social media.

Water supply in Katima Mulilo, Namibia, was disrupted on a Wednesday morning and restored by 19h00 the same day. The outage affected thousands of visitors and locals, and the restoration was communicated via social media.

Fishermen in the Zambezi region of Namibia have been living in fear of being shot by Botswana soldiers while fishing along the Chobe River, which borders Botswana. The situation escalated two months prior to the article's publication when Botswana soldiers killed four unarmed Namibian fishermen, leading to public outrage and demonstrations in Namibia. Over 37 Namibian fishermen have been killed since independence. The article shares personal stories of intimidation and survival, including the adoption of counter-tactics like avoiding night fishing. Fishermen depend on the river for their livelihood, despite the risks. The article also mentions the shooting of a fisherman's brother and the experiences of a local chief and a former Namibian Defence Force member who keeps guns for protection. The article is supported by the Google News Initiative and The Namibian.