The Namibian government kicked off its stakeholder consultations on the draft National Upstream Petroleum Policy in Luderitz, marking the start of a host of such engagements nationwide, aimed at shaping the future of the oil and gas sector.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the police chief, has released the names of the officers killed in the Mariental car crash on Saturday.

Shikongo said two sisters were among those who died.

The deceased are:

1. Senior Chief Correctional Officer David Mawis Musambani (Male)

Ghana's President, John Mahama, has removed the country's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect.

The Senior Command and Staff Course hosted African Heritage Day at the Namibia Command and Staff College in Okahandja over the weekend.

This marks the second commemoration of the day in the military-academic programme's course calendar. 

The European Union (EU) is fostering creativity with young local designers through the College of the Arts (COTA). 

Over 30 students participated in the workshop, under the theme 'Rooted in Tradition, Ready for Tomorrow'.