The founder of the Gift of Life Foundation, Caroline Engelbrecht, has invited community leaders to work together with other stakeholders in the fight against the use of harmful substances.

Dr Engelbrecht made this call during the Women's Conference at Osona Village, Okahandja.

Hardap Governor Riaan Mcnab has urged the youth to unite against gender-based violence and drug abuse.

McNab used the recent Hardap Governor's Cup in Rehoboth to launch an appeal against such social ills.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the importance of leadership, highlighting the responsibility of those in positions of influence to be responsive to the needs of society.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the government is prepared to address concerns raised by traditional leaders in Zambezi to transform the region into Namibia's breadbasket.

The premier addressed the annual Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe Traditional Authority over the weekend.

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has donated a Lodox X-Ray Machine, valued at N$13.2 million, to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.