The College of the Arts (COTA) has honoured 54 graduates during its 21st Graduation Ceremony at the National Theatre of Namibia, celebrating a new generation of creatives set to contribute to the country's growing arts and cultural sector.

The majority of schools in the northern part of the country are in a poor state of repair.

This is the observation of CatchNet Marine's chairperson, Leonard Shiyuka, who on Friday handed over a renovated block of classrooms to Lukas I. Dama Primary School in the Omusati Region.

Meanwhile, the committee has commended several ongoing development projects in the Zambezi Region, describing them as evidence that public funds are being put to good use.

During its oversight visit, the committee inspected projects in the education, agriculture and local government sectors.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance says delays in the release of government funds are slowing the implementation of development projects in the Zambezi Region.

The National Steering Committee tasked with the development of Namibia's first Space Science and Technology Bill is calling on the public to participate in consultations that will shape the country's future in space.