Helao Shityuwete, an icon of Namibia’s liberation struggle, celebrates his 90th birthday today.

As we approach the 34th Heroes' Day commemoration, we take a moment to reflect on the meaning of heroism in Namibia. What defines a hero? Who are the individuals that we, as a nation, hold in the highest esteem? 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has dismissed rumours circulating false information about the detection of monkeypox (Mpox) disease in Namibia in a social media post.

Bilateral trade between Namibia and Brazil has declined, highlighting the urgent need to boost trade and investment activity.

Over the past five years, Namibia's exports to Brazil have decreased by 11% annually.

Namibia has condemned the decision by the French government to endorse Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Namibia has been incorporated into the African Young Leaders Foundation (AYLF) and has registered a chapter with the institution, which has its headquarters in Ghana.

Namibia has launched its first-ever Digital Schools Pilot project in Okahandja.

The Zambezi Region has announced a major discovery of a high concentration of critical minerals that can elevate Namibia as a major supplier of minerals significant in energy transition and other enabling future technologies.

Germany's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr. Thorsten Hutter, recently visited northern Namibia to assess projects supported by the German government.

The Ambassador visited 10 commercial and cultural cooperation projects under the development cooperation portfolio.

President Nangolo Mbumba has stressed the need for sufficient investments to modernise Namibia's road network, which currently carries nearly 72% of all cargo transport.