The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty, Eradication, and Social Welfare commemorated the belated International Women's Day under the theme "Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress."

The day was marked at Zilitene Area in Katima Rural.

Speaking during the commemoration, Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu stated that to build a more just and equal society, more investment is needed in women's leadership, health, education, and economic development.

Sampofu also urged state-owned enterprises and the private sector to invest in gender equality and women's empowerment.

Residents of the Judea Lyaboloma Constituency held a demonstration against attempts to secede the Zambezi Region as well as cases of tribalism in the region.

Another such demonstration was held recently by the Bukalo Traditional Authority.

Reading the petition, the group spokesperson, Boniface Makumbi, warned against division and a repeat of secession attempts in the region.

"We want peace, unity, stability, and development, not war. We emerged from a bitter liberation war, and the consequences were death and displacement. We don't want to be refugees."

NamPower inaugurated the erected fences at four schools in the Zambezi Region worth more than N$2 million.

The schools have been requesting assistance over the past years to keep learners safe.

Handing over the facilities, NamPower's Senior Manager for Human Capital, Dr. Simeon Amunkete, says there is nothing more important and greater than education for any nation.

Dr. Amunkete noted that NamPower has resolved to be part of education development in the advancement of the aspirations of learners and their schools.

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has reiterated that national symbols hold significance beyond being mere emblems, but serve as visual representations of Namibia's shared identity. 

Launching the National Symbols Campaign in the Zambezi Region, Theofelus stated that national symbols effectively convey fundamental aspects, including values, history, and aspirations, that define a nation.

She encouraged the youth to embrace and attain a thorough comprehension of Namibian national symbols.