Namibia is taking the necessary steps to ensure that every child counts from birth.

Today, Namibia celebrates a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by service, resilience, and leadership.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi turns 65 today, a milestone that has not gone unnoticed at the highest office.

The Swapo Party Women's Council, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched a tailoring training programme aimed at empowering communities in the |Khomas Region.

The programme seeks to equip beneficiaries with skills development.

The staff at Katutura Intermediate Hospital have joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Social Work Day, observed annually in March.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah wants more attention to be given to the development of the boy child, noting that many boys are growing up without proper guidance and support.

Ghana is celebrating 69 years of independence, marking the country's freedom from British colonial rule. The West African nation became the first in sub-Saharan Africa to break free from colonial rule when it gained independence on the 6th of March, 1957.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Lucia Iipumbu has highlighted progress by the ministry in strengthening national security, enhancing policing capacity, and improving correctional services across the country. 

The Namibian government has called on local manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register to take part in the procurement process to supply goods to government stores.

The initiative aims to, among others, promote local production and create jobs.

NamWater's dam levels across Namibia show mixed results, with some reservoirs rising and others declining slightly.

According to NamWater's latest weekly dam bulletin, the country's total storage stands at 80.9%, a slight drop from last week.

The road to the crown has officially begun after the Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia were unveiled during a ceremony in Windhoek over the weekend.

The semi-finalists will now compete for the prestigious national titles later this year.