October 10th marks International Mental Health Day, and a group of medical professionals gathered today (Wednesday) to celebrate at the Windhoek Mental Health Centre.

The Board Chairperson of the welfare organisation Nest of Love, Vecius Tapiso, who, along with his wife, became homeless in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken it upon himself to give back to the community. Today, Tapiso and his team provide meals to the homeless at Khomasdal Stadium.

Vice President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on broadcasters in Southern Africa to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is used as a tool for truth and not distortion.

The Vice President officially opened the 8th Broadcast and Digital Media Convention at Swakopmund.

The increasing influx of immigrants from neighbouring Angola into the Omusati Region has raised concerns among local authorities and farmers. 

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the Namibian government will do its best to address the challenge of constant shack fires at Walvis Bay.

The Vice President visited about 200 families whose homes at the new Otweya settlement in Walvis Bay burnt to ash.

Ruacana residents, under the leadership of senior traditional authority councillor Hilma Murumendu, called for an urgent meeting with the Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, to help mediate the land dispute between them and the Ruacana Town Council.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) met with political parties, faith-based organisations, and other stakeholders in ||Kharas Region on issues related to the electoral process.

The engagement took place at Keetmanshoop. 

An anti-gay movement in Namibia has urged the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to suspend or withdraw sex education programmes, arguing that these programmes promote homosexuality.

Saturday marked World Teachers' Day, a time for students and parents to celebrate and reflect on the crucial support that teachers provide, especially in challenging environments. 

In honour of this day, we highlight the essential role that teachers play, particularly in the early stages of education. 

President Nangolo Mbumba is set to participate in the opening and high-level panel of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, alongside the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. 

The two leaders recently co-chaired the UN’s Summit of the Future, which culminated in the adoption of the Pact of the Future.