Commemoration ceremonies to mark 109 years of the battle of Sam !Khubis are underway in Rehoboth and its surroundings.
People of Rehoboth annually come together to commemorate events of May 8, 1915, when an under-siege Baster community fought German colonial troops and prayed for divine intervention to be saved from possible extermination.
The Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, is pleased with the drought relief food distribution in the Kavango West Region.
Mutorwa embarked on a visit to all 14 regions to assess the distribution of drought relief aid.
The Kavango West Region has eight constituencies with more than 27,000 people registered for drought assistance.
Only 2,000 households are benefiting from the programme.
Four privately owned trucks distribute the food aid from one warehouse in the Kavango West region.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has applauded Namdeb for the efforts it has put in place to extend the life of the mine for another 20 years.
Nandi-Ndaitwah was in Oranjemund on a familiarisation visit.
A new mining concept, in which Namdeb is mining on the land under the sea by moving the ocean backwards, was adopted by Namdeb.
The mine is utilising beach accretion, and the use of this method has added an additional lifespan to the mine.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the potential of agriculture to empower Namibians and reiterated the significance of self-sufficiency.
Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday toured the Roots Agriculture Village at Stampriet in the Hardap Region.
The Roots Agricultural Village is based on a unique model that combines intensive farming of livestock and permanent crops with an agricultural college for education in food security, a retirement village, and a lifestyle village.
The fact that the majority of southern youth seemingly did not meet the requirements to qualify for Green Hydrogen scholarships took centre stage at the 13th Festival of the |Hai-|Khaua Traditional Authority in Berseba.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, after hearing dissatisfaction from the Nama leadership at the celebrations, promised to look at all the facts and deal with the matter together with all parties involved.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah lauded the 13th Cultural Festival of the |Hai-|Khaua Traditional Authority, saying the theme, "My Clan, My Culture, My Identity," under which the celebrations were held highlights Namibia's rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said the festival promotes unity and peace among the country's various ethnic groups, languages, and traditions.
She stressed the importance of traditional governance in preserving indigenous knowledge and fostering national cohesion.
Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for concerted efforts to mitigate the drought situation experienced in some parts of the country due to low rainfall.
Speaking at the first Central Committee of the Swapo Party for this year, Nandi-Ndaitwah appealed to all regional coordinators and the nation at large to work in collaboration with the governors and councillors to see to it that whatever the government is making available to ease the drought situation and its impact must be done in the best interest of the people.
The Vice President has commended the unwavering commitment of healthcare professionals and the security cluster to providing essential services and maintaining law and order during the festive holidays.
Nangolo Mbumba delivered the annual Christmas Day message.
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has also called on the international community, particularly members of the G77 plus China bloc, to stand in solidarity against western powers that enforce unfair and unilateral sanctions against developing countries.
Such sanctions, Mbumba says, are a hindrance to economic and social development.
Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members and supporters to protect the country's hard-won independence as the country heads for next year's national elections.
She made the call while addressing the party's rally at Keetmanshoop.
