Residents of Keetmanshoop woke up this morning to an unusual blanket of fog engulfing the southern town.

Motorists had to turn their headlights on and drive slowly as the foggy condition that lasted for about two hours reduced visibility.

Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, says Namibia and Zimbabwe's formidable partnership should be used to address regional development.

Chaurura said this during his visit to the Omaheke Region.

Speakers at the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought say women should be empowered to own land and produce food for the nation.

Namibia observed the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought at Usakos, in the Karibib Constituency.

Government communication officers must strive to make communication channels more accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or socio-economic status.

Namibia and the Benelux countries have agreed to waive visas for diplomatic and official passport holders, in addition to signing the re-admission agreement.

The Benelux Union is made up of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg.