The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said they are handling the flood situation affecting schools in the Zambezi Region.

The family of Kashanu Iyambo, known as Tuna, is in anguish following the disappearance of their 25-year-old son. Tuna travelled to Windhoek to take up a position at a kapana vendor in Otjomuise but disappeared less than 24 hours after his arrival.

Seasonal floods have severely affected Nankuntwe Combined School, making it only accessible by boat. The school faces possible closure after parents refused to allow its relocation, citing past experiences of property loss.

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) renewed their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food security and advancing research, innovation and capacity building in the country’s agriculture sector. 

The 2026 Namibia Film Week concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals from Namibia and across Africa to celebrate the growth of the country's film sector and strengthen collaboration within the creative industry.