Namibia is taking the necessary steps to ensure that every child counts from birth.

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.

Learners at Elim Primary School in Windhoek were encouraged to value independence, work hard and believe in their future.

The school held a pre-Independence Day celebration on Friday.

The staff at Katutura Intermediate Hospital have joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Social Work Day, observed annually in March.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development launched its strategic plan 2025/26 to 2029/30 in Windhoek today.

The plan will serve as its management and implementation tool towards its achievements for Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

The family of Kashanu Iyambo, known as Tuna, is in anguish following the disappearance of their 25-year-old son. Tuna travelled to Windhoek to take up a position at a kapana vendor in Otjomuise but disappeared less than 24 hours after his arrival.

The prospect of home ownership is becoming increasingly difficult for many young Namibians, particularly in Windhoek, where property prices continue to rise.

For hundreds of workers living in Windhoek's informal settlements, the workday begins long before sunrise. Many wake up as early as four o'clock in the morning to secure transport from local bus terminals to their places of employment.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), has launched the FAO Country Programme Framework to boost food security in Windhoek.

The Namibia Film Commission's 2026 Film Week is underway in Windhoek. The film week celebrates storytelling and the growth of Namibia's film industry.