Farmers at the Hardap Dam Irrigation Scheme are rejoicing and relieved as the Hardap Dam they rely on for irrigation has risen to more than 60% following rains in its catchment area. 

The government has announced urgent measures to restore road infrastructure following severe damage caused by recent heavy rains. 

A bridge on the B1 road between Windhoek and Rehoboth suffered extensive damage, which prompted emergency interventions from the Roads Authority.

As Namibia was preparing for its 35th Independence celebration last Friday, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Erongo Region was ensuring that all citizens feel included in the nation's progress. 

The Secretary General of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Manuel Ngaringombe, has called on party members to work diligently and strategically to increase their vote share and become a significant force on Namibia's political landscape.

The election and subsequent ascension to power of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have given new credence to women in politics in Africa.

In Zambia, female presidents of opposition political parties are equally optimistic that Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has set a new path for women in politics.