The importance of local industry and production was highlighted when visiting international journalists toured the Cafe Madrid plant in the state of Carabobo in Venezuela.

Venezuela’s coffee production is now at a level where it satisfies domestic demand.

To combat crime and create public awareness in the Kavango East Region, the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, held a community meeting at Rundu.

Since last year to date, more than 700 house break-ins have been recorded, while 1,300 cases are classified as other offences. 

Three men charged in connection with the NAMDIA robbery will return to the Windhoek Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

Sam Shololo, Joel Angula, and Samuel Shipanga face charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of unpolished diamonds.

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab has called on community leaders and citizens to ensure that elderly and vulnerable members of society are not left behind, urging for continued support beyond ceremonial events.

McNab, together with other sponsors, handed over 200 food parcels to senior citizens at Rehoboth.

The "special treatment" of land squatters over residents on the waiting list for land at Walvis Bay has sparked allegations of discrimination.

Political leaders in the harbour town have called on the squatters to register their names and join the long list in the municipality.