The |Khomas Region on Friday hosted cultural performances and a talent show themed "NamFest@36".
This festive event aimed to celebrate Namibia's youth and creativity.
The event began with the Uhuru march, where participants, mainly school learners, marched from Palm Tree Park to Zoo Park.
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's reporter Joseph Muyingo and camera operator Rauna Kapenda gauged the views of the students on what independence means to them.
The |Khomas Region is making preparations for its regional celebrations in honour of Namibia's 36th Independence Day at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, where regional officials inspected the venue to ensure everything is ready for the event.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) hosted a workshop where Director General Kaire Mbuende said the Climate Investment Funds Industrial Decarbonisation Programme could help accelerate Namibia's economic diversification under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has begun discussions on a new Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy aimed at strengthening support for young children in Namibia.
Namibia’s capacity to treat substance abuse remains limited, as the country currently has only one state rehabilitation facility serving all 14 regions.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has urged social media users to promote respectful and responsible online engagement.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has officially launched the National Parenting and Caregivers Handbook and Facilitator Guide, aimed at strengthening families and promoting positive parenting across Namibia.
Namibia has taken another step toward tackling youth unemployment and skills shortages with the official launch of TalentBridge Namibia, a joint vocational training initiative linking Namibia and Germany.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has officially launched its 2026 academic year with messages of transformation, innovation, and shared responsibility.
The university welcomed a historic intake of more than 11,000 first-year students across its 12 campuses countrywide.
