Namibia's press freedom rankings dropped to second place in Africa and to 34th position from 22 globally.
Mauritania now ranks first in Africa.
This is according to the latest annual World Press Freedom Index produced by Reporters Without Borders.
World Press Freedom Day | President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated the government's commitment to press freedom, saying it is cherished and Namibians will continue to live by the law.
The visiting King of the Belgians, Philippe, paid homage to the late President Hage Geingob as he visited the Mausoleum at the Heroes Acre.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Belgium's Lignaverda Reforestation Cooperation Project.
The Lignaverda Reforestation Cooperation Project is involved in reforesting semi-arid areas at risk of land degradation and desertification.
Namibia is ready to work together with Belgium and other countries to ensure that the energy transition takes place smoothly without major interruptions to global energy sufficiency.
Tanzanians marked the 60th anniversary of the Union in a colourful ceremony in Dar es Salaam.
Union Day is commemorated annually on the 26th of April, signifying the merger of mainland Tanganyika and Zanzibar Island.
President Nangolo Mbumba says the Daures Green Hydrogen Village Project has reached a point of no return.
Dr. Mbumba says all must therefore exercise patience and wait for the project's full realisation.
The Daure Daman Traditional Authority does not want a repeat of what happened when mines in its area of jurisdiction closed down.
The Traditional Authority says the mine closures led to wanton joblessness and poverty within the community.
President Nangolo Mbumba says the government and Namibians at large stand with Kenyans as they mourn the tragic deaths of the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, and nine other military officers.
The visiting Brazilian business delegation has proposed projects that would add value to Namibian products.
The delegation led by Brazil's Ambassador Vivian San Martin met President Nangolo Mbumba at State House, marking the conclusion of its weeklong visit to Namibia.
