The President of the China University of Geosciences, Beijing Professor Sun Youhong, met with President Nangolo Mbumba to brief him on the fields of study offered by the university.

The visit also aims to build a bond between the Chinese University of Geosciences and the University of Namibia, with the aim of contributing to the growth of the education sector in both countries.

During the meeting, President Mbumba expressed gratitude to the Chinese University of Geosciences for conferring an honorary doctorate on the late President Geingob in 2018.

KGK Namibia has celebrated and recognised its 41 employees for their long service as a way of recognising and rewarding their loyalty to the company.

KGK Namibia is a prestigious name in the diamond cutting and polishing industry, known for its commitment and ethical practices. 

The company plays a pivotal role in promoting the local workforce and fostering economic development.

Its employees received long-term service certificates, commending their valued commitment and contribution to the company.

A number of schools across the country need renovations, but the government, however, says it cannot do it alone.

Calling for a joint effort, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, made the appeal during the handover ceremony of the renovated Eros Girls school hostel. 

To complement the government's efforts, Footsteps Africa renovated the 59-year-old Eros Girls School's hostel at a cost of N$1 million.

Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha says there is an urgent need to renovate the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

The Ombudsman, accompanied by an observor team, made a late afternoon visit to the male section of the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

Following his visit there, he was satisfied with the general cleanliness; however, he says there is a need for more cleaning materials to assist the inmates in cleaning. 

He also commended the authorities at the correctional facility for having section heads and managing the different areas to keep order.

Namibia will have the ability to fully meet its local food consumption demand by 2030.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said this when she received a donation of N$2,2 million from the government of Brazil.The funds will complement the government's efforts to end hunger by 2030 through livelihood projects.

The fund, which is administered through the World Food Programme, aims to upscale the implementation of five 'Food System Projects' across the country.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated training materials to the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and National Service's Multi-purpose Youth Resources Centre in Windhoek.

The donated materials will increase the capacity of the Windhoek Multipurpose Youth Resource Centre, the !Nauas and the integrated Rural Youth Camp by reviving skills training.