Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare yesterday launched the National Youth Service (NYS) Charcoal Production Youth Project at Rietfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region.

Despite the 18th edition of the Lüderitz Annual Crayfish Festival proceeding without disruptions, tensions have emerged between the local town council and the festival's board of trustees.

At the centre of the issue is the fishing quota allocated by the government to fund the festival in 2023.

Members of Parliament have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of government programmes targeting marginalised communities during their contributions to the debate on the Appropriation Bill.

The 2025 edition of the Crayfish Festival has placed a strong emphasis on attendee safety.

Tomorrow, all roads lead to the Oshakati Sports Stadium as the Oshana Region hosts this year's International Workers' Day commemoration.