The 2026 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen finalists made a special appearance at the official opening of the newly built Die Dam Amphitheatre in Gobabis on Saturday.

The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa, visited Onalusheshete village in the Omageti area as part of his visits to communities under his jurisdiction.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched its annual school outreach programme in the |Khomas Region.

Its Chief Public Relations Officer, Margaret Kalo, said the outreach aims to improve access to essential services while reducing congestion at Home Affairs offices.

Residents of the ||Kharas Region have called for preferential employment opportunities at the National Neckartal Irrigation Project.

They made the call during a recent community engagement with government-appointed project consultants, Dunamis Consulting Engineers, in Keetmanshoop.

Residents of Ndonga Linena in the Kavango East Region continue to battle water shortages and limited health services, they told regional leaders during a community engagement meeting held at Kangweru village.

The executives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) conducted a visit to the Oshikoto regional leadership as part of ongoing engagements to address water scarcity challenges affecting communities in that region.

Delegates from the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), accompanied by prospective donors from the United States, visited the Tsumkwe Settlement to engage with community leaders and assess development initiatives.

Residents of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region gathered on Saturday to celebrate World Music Day, an international event that highlights the power of music in promoting cultural diversity, social cohesion and economic development.

The Kavango East Regional Council is visiting all constituencies in the region, allowing residents to express themselves on the various issues in their area, particularly service delivery. 

The new leadership of the Outjo Constituency Youth Forum under the National Youth Council has engaged young people in the constituency to identify activities aimed at empowering and uplifting them.

The new leadership will serve until 2028.