Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says unity, youth empowerment, and social responsibility remain central to building a stronger Namibia.
He made these remarks during the country's Independence Anniversary celebrations at Oshikango in Helao Nafidi.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and corruption, urging unity and collective responsibility in building the nation.
The First Gentleman has expressed concern over the increasing number of male suicides.
Epaphras Ndaitwah says Namibia is losing productive citizens due to suicide and gender-based violence.
The number of flood-affected households in the Ohangwena Region continues to increase.
As of Tuesday, 183 households are submerged, displacing 977 people who are now accommodated at six flood relocation centres.
Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for unity of purpose among the regional leadership.
He said only through a united and collaborative leadership will the region make informed decisions aimed at the upliftment of the living standards of the inhabitants.
Malaria cases are on the rise in the Ohangwena Region, prompting the regional health directorate to declare an outbreak.
The regional leadership held a malaria briefing on Thursday at Eenhana to map out how to combat and manage the outbreak.
Street vendors in Okongo in the Ohangwena Region are expecting improved business funding criteria to benefit small businesses after the elections.
With rain showers having been received in most parts of Namibia, the ploughing season has also begun.
It is against this background that Eenhana Constituency Councillor in Ohangwena Olivia Hanghuwo is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute more seeds.
The San communities of Epinga Village in the Omundaungilo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region are ready for elections.
They said voting is their democratic right, and they would like to elect a leadership that will work on addressing their plights and alleviating poverty among their people.
In the Ohangwena Region, ECN Electoral Officer Henock Hanga was pleased that political parties' election observers executed their duties and observed the code of conduct.
