Speaking at the Independence Celebration at Otjiwarongo on Saturday, former Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, commended the government for setting up a task force to address the FMD challenge.

Preparations are currently underway for the regional independence celebrations in the Zambezi Region, with the regional preparatory committee saying arrangements are at an advanced stage.

The official portrait of the incoming President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was unveiled at the Old State House today.