A memorial mass for the late Pope Francis is being held at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Rundu, Kavango East Region.
Catholics of varying ages have gathered to listen to stories about the life and times of Pope Francis.
The Kavango East Region is experiencing an increase in malaria cases.
16 people have died so far since the end of last year after more than 13,000 cases were reported, leaving over a thousand patients hospitalised.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says there is a need for more GBV shelters in the country.
Namibia only has ten safe houses, two of which are privately owned.
Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo says there has been a change in the lives of beneficiaries since the start of these outreach programs by the various UN agencies in collaboration with the various ministries.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says that even though the foundation has been laid for early childhood development, there is still room for improvement.
Over 400 students graduated from the University of Namibia's Rundu Campus on Thursday. The graduates received qualifications in various fields, marking the end of their academic journey and the start of new paths in their careers.
The three boys who tragically died from a lightning strike earlier this month were buried on Saturday in Katenture village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region.
The boys were Frans Thinyemba (14), Matamu Nyambi (4), and Dinyando Kathumbi (5).
The Ncaute community in the Ncuncuni Constituency of Kavango West Region has gathered in the heart of the village to celebrate the country’s 35th independence, albeit belatedly.
Residents of all ages are joining in the festivities to sing, dance, and enjoy themselves.
426 students have graduated from UNAM's Rundu Campus in the fields of accounting and auditing, business administration, entrepreneurship and new venture management, education, heritage and conservation management, and nursing science.
With winter just around the corner, green schemes such as Sikondo in Kavango West are preparing to plant their winter crop starting this week.
Acting farm manager Maxwell Nghidinua says the seeds are ready, and 14 hectares are set aside to plant potatoes.
