President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to the people of Germany as they celebrate German Unity Day. 

Delegates from different groupings, including policymakers, civil society, and youth organisations, share their expectations, which they hope will be reflected in the Pact of the Future and the Global Action Pact.

UN member states have adopted the Pact of the Future by consensus during the opening of the Summit of the Future.

The Pact of the Future paves the way for concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities through an action-oriented outcome.

Former First Lady Monica Geingos says there is a need to mobilise partners to support youth-focused sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes.

Geingos and a panel of experts dissected this during a side event of the Summit of the Future at the UN headquarters on Friday.

President Nangolo Mbumba has highlighted a concern that the global systems established since 1945 continue to favour the countries that emerged victorious from World War II. 

According to the President, it is time for the Summit of the Future to address and correct this longstanding imbalance.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, expressed satisfaction with Namibia’s role in co-steering with Germany in the negotiations for the Summit of the Future.

Climate change remains a pressing issue in Namibia, affecting the environment, wildlife, communities, and the economy.

South Africa's former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has died at the age of 75.

The news was confirmed by his family in a media statement.

WorldSkills International President Chris Humphries emphasised the organization's mission during the event, stating that the "organization's mission is simple: to change the world for the better through skills."

Reigning Miss Teen Namibia 2023, Oriana Ribeiro, has departed for India to represent the country in the Miss Teen International 2024 pageant.

With smiles all around, friends, fans, and family bid farewell to Ribeiro and wished her well.