The Omake Charity Organisation joined the world in commemorating World Cerebral Palsy Day.
The commemoration is aimed at raising awareness about the condition as it affects millions of people worldwide.
Charles |Uirab was installed as the new Gaob of the Swartbooi Traditional Authority.
Gaob |Uirab succeeded Gaob Daniel Luiperdt, who led the Swartbooi Traditional Authority for the past 38 years.
Leaders from various traditional authorities and traditional leaders graced the coronation ceremony.
Truck drivers working for Ekundi Farming and Transport have downed tools after failed negotiations for an increase in allowances.
The company is offering N$170 a month for food, while the drivers are demanding N$1,100. The workers are also demanding a 100% annual bonus and access to medical aid.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commended the contractor for the Ombili clinic in Otjiwarongo, which was completed two months ahead of time.
The construction of the Ombili clinic began in April this year and was due to be completed in November.
To encourage a lifetime love for reading in learners, the Education, Arts, and Culture Ministry launched the Readathon Week at Otjiwarongo.
Readathon is a weeklong festival of reading, held annually in schools across Namibia.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani says his party is ready to tackle a lack of health facilities and schools and address socio-economic challenges facing all Namibians.
Venaani gave this assurance at the party's star rally at Otjiwarongo over the weekend.
Mental health and social support during disease outbreaks can be challenging, as governments are often unprepared to address such crises.
Landless People's Movement (LPM) President Bernadus Swartbooi says that while Namibia gained independence 34 years ago, this has not necessarily translated into true freedom for its people.
Police Deputy Inspector General for Operations Elias Mutota informed police officers at Outjo to stop using the lack of vehicles as an excuse not to attend to emergencies.
This caution comes after reports that police officers do not attend to crime scenes, citing a lack of vehicles.
The Leader of the Hai||om San Gaob Dawid ||Khamuxab, aged 74, handed over the chieftaincy to his first son, Alfred ||Khamuxab, during the Hai||om San Cultural Festival at Seringkop farm in Outjo.
