Erongo Governor Neville Andre has praised the region for emerging, not only as Namibia's economic hub but also the leader in renewable energy initiatives.

The Interim Executive Director of Sasscal says Namibia continues to play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing research projects in the critical areas of water and food security.

Dr. Budzanani Tacheba was speaking at the SASSCAL thematic workshop in Windhoek today (Tuesday).

Dams around the country are experiencing increased volumes of water inflows, following heavy rains.

Several major dams, including Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero, Hardap, Neckartal and Naute, have seen heavy masses of water fill up their holding capacity.

A disturbing natural phenomenon has unfolded along Namibia's coastline where mass deaths among the marine populations occurred.

Hundreds, possibly thousands, of marine animals were seen floating lifeless in the shallow waters or washed up along the sand, painting a grim picture of an ecological disaster.

Sibbinda Constituency is the latest to receive fibre connectivity from Telecom Namibia.

Connected to the internet now are the constituency office, the health centre, and the education circuit.