Cultural and visual artist Papa Shikongeni has called for urgent action to honour legendary artists who often pass away without recognition and under deplorable conditions.

He made the appeal in a tribute to reggae icon Ras Sheehama, who passed away today.

The Namibian creative industry is in mourning following the death of Ras Sheehama, one of the country’s most celebrated reggae artists and cultural icons.

NBC Director General Stanley Similo has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of veteran reggae musician Ras Sheehama, describing him as a friend, a brother, and a pioneer of Namibian music.

Erongo Marine Enterprises has donated frozen fish and food items to 25 schools across the Ohangwena Region.

The donation, which comprises boxes of frozen horse mackerel, maize meal, dried meal packs and canned fish, will strengthen the schools' feeding programme.

The Association of Chinese Enterprises in Namibia (ACEN), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) jointly organised the China-Namibia Investment and Trade Fair in the capital.