Founding President Sam Nujoma says the Olufuko Festival remains a crucial tool for the preservation of culture for young girls.
The Patron of Olufuko made the remarks during the official opening of the cultural festival underway at Outapi.
The late Police Attaché to South Africa, Commissioner Christopher Nakanyala was buried at Uuyoka-Omulondo in the Oshikoto Region.
The 59-year-old Nakanyala died in Pretoria last week.
China's new Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, says China will continue supporting Namibia's social and economic development through the expansion of bilateral cooperation in extensive areas.
He remarked on this during his introductory ceremony in Windhoek.
Project Never Walk Alone has, through its Great 50 Pledge initiative, honored President Hage Geingob, Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and Founding President Sam Nujoma.
Former Vice-Chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Dr Tjama Tjivikua, has called for the establishment of more educational institutions as space remains a challenge for learners every year.
