National media coordinators and development partners in Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Comoros have been urged to intensify awareness and promotion of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards.
Several stakeholders have joined forces to launch a drunk-driving assessment and law enforcement campaign starting in July.
The aim is to root out drunk driving, which has been identified as one of the main contributors to road crashes on Namibian roads.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Menesia Muinjo, said the national broadcaster is stepping up efforts to support cybersecurity awareness as digital threats continue to grow.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) extended gratitude to all stakeholders for their participation in the environmental awareness campaign and for making it a success.
The nationwide Festive Season Environmental Awareness Campaign has now reached Swakopmund.
Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia engaged motorists and residents on responsible waste disposal practices.
Omusati Regional Council has called for all Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to observe a Public Service Awareness-Raising Campaign on mental health and suicide prevention.
The newly crowned Miss Kaite 2025, Zandre Josephs, is calling for more awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and empower individuals to prioritise their mental well-being.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is in the Erongo Region with an awareness campaign about the electronic identity system.
The ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, is visiting Otjimbingwe to further strengthen community partnerships.
The Chief Medical Officer at Intermediate Hospital Rundu, Dr. Medson Chibwe, revealed that around 600 people were admitted for mental health issues at the hospital between January and September this year.
Dr. Chibwe shared these figures during the World Mental Health Day commemoration on Friday.
The City of Windhoek, in collaboration with local partners, is hosting an International Fire Safety Week event in the capital.
