African governments have been urged to invest more in local farming communities in order to improve the agriculture sector.

The United Nations World Food Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, held a "one thousand days" campaign at Tsumkwe.

The much-anticipated Debmarine Namibia Premiership started in earnest at the Hage Geingob Stadium with an opening match between African Stars and Unam.

The match was won by African Stars 1-0.

The national rugby side, better known as the Welwitschias, went down to the Griquas by 18 to 33 in the first installment of the Dr Hage Geingob Project Rugby Cup contested in Windhoek on Saturday.

Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, invited parliamentarians to upcoming sport events.