The Governor of Hardap, Riaan McNab, has called the region's inhabitants to embrace a renewed sense of dedication and diligence in advancing socio-economic development for the benefit of all.
He made the remarks while delivering his maiden State of the Region Address in Mariental.
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been honoured with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis Award.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred the award on Prime Minister Modi during the ceremony at State House.
Landless People's Movement MP Eneas Emvula said there is a lack of opportunities for people over 35, who he said are often left out.
He cited as an example the Green Hydrogen Scholarship, which supports Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has acknowledged that his ministry received a petition on the 8th of July from unemployed graduate teachers. The petition highlights the challenges they face and includes their demands on how to address this problem.
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stanley Similo has been hailed as a champion of change and the master of transformation.
