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A Tutungeni resident, Immanuel Gomachab, is raising concerns about the growing number of shebeens at Rosh Pinah, warning that children are increasingly exposed to alcohol and drugs.

He is calling for stricter alcohol controls, increased police patrols and more employment opportunities for young people.

The Women's Leadership Centre is advocating for community-led healing and the preservation of San history, culture and identity following a public dialogue in Windhoek.

The centre is calling for San communities to have a greater role in shaping their development and preserving their heritage for future generations.

Former minister Calle Schlettwein is warning that the pollution of key water sources could pose a serious challenge to Windhoek’s water security.

He is calling for greater attention to sanitation, sewage treatment and pollution control across Namibia.

As Namibia undergoes rapid digital adoption, public awareness and security measures are lagging behind, leaving everyday citizens vulnerable to evolving cyber threats. Desert FM spoke to Cyber safety for All convener Andrew Brown.

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and related movement restrictions have heavily disrupted Namibian livestock farmers and pastoral communities, threatening food security and livelihoods.

Desert FM spoke to Ovaherero traditional leader Hoze Riruako, who criticised official communication as being confusing and slow to reach remote rural farmers, leaving them exposed to misinformation and rumours on social media.

Environmental activist Jakapita Kandanga is calling for stronger accountability and practical implementation of Namibia's climate action plan.

She says the country must mobilise domestic and private financing while prioritising vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

Social justice activist Sean Gariseb has given the City of Windhoek five days to respond to residents' petition on municipal service delivery, land, housing and trading spaces.

Gariseb says the community expects meaningful engagement and practical solutions to the concerns raised.

In this broadcast of Daybreak, chief Rume Kanani of the Okamatapati Settlement in the Otjozondjupa region discusses the devastating impact of the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and the subsequent veterinary movement restrictions on local farmers and rural communities.

In this broadcast of 'Daybreak', honourable Milunga Lizazi, member of parliament and Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of justice and labour relations, discusses deep concerns over the government's pledge to create 500 000 jobs and the credibility of recent employment figures presented by the trade ministry.

McHenry Venaani is calling for political leadership and a coordinated national response to Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. He says farmers need financial support, vaccination measures and practical livestock movement protocols to protect livelihoods while containing the disease.