NAMSONA2022 | President Hage Geingob has welcomed ongoing dialogue to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, saying Namibia is pained by the horror and devastation that war brings.

Regional councillor of Karasburg East Constituency, Anseline Beukes has appealed to residents in the area to cooperate during the resumption of a leaner COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the ||Kharas Region.

Trade unions representing civil servants have vowed to put pressure on the government and ensure that overdue salary increments and other benefits are resolved fairly and amicably.

An increase in social grants, amnesty for repayment of NSFAF loans and targeted interventions to address youth unemployment dominated President Hage Geingob's eighth State of the Nation Address. Dr. Geingob delivered the address under the theme ' Working for a stronger, just and united Namibia'.

President Hage Geingob has warned against divisions among Namibians as this could derail the progress made in the genocide negotiations or talks with Germany.