The Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in open and distance learning.

Zimbabwe's trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade will next month bring along companies for an outward trade mission in Windhoek.

The tour will run from 09 to 11 September as part of the neighbouring country's efforts to grow exports and grow business ties between Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Zambia's founding president, Kenneth Kaunda's oldest daughter, Catherine, who died last Saturday while visiting her country, was buried in Lusaka on Thursday.

Elderly residents of Donkerhoek in Katutura have received winter relief support through a humanitarian programme led by the Office of the Khomas Regional Council.

Residents of Onamishu in the Eengodi Constituency of the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns over taps running dry. 

During the autumn and winter seasons, water supply becomes limited compared to the rainy season.