Despite challenges, Namibia has laid a strong foundation built on collective identity and perseverance.

War veteran Alfred Ilukena reflected on the country's journey to independence.

The Zambezi independence preparatory committee is all systems go for Saturday's celebration at Bukalo, with invitations having been extended to neighbouring countries.

As part of the role neighbouring countries played during Namibia's liberation struggle, the Zambezi

Several cattle farmers in the Zambezi Region are seeking answers after they were told that their cattle would not be bought by the Katima Mulilo Meatco abattoir.

This is despite previously having registered and given a date to show up for the sale.

Over 70 tonnes of unprocessed rice remain in storage at the Kalimbeza National Rice Project due to processing challenges. 

The recent harvest from seven hectares in February produced 1,304 bags of rice. 

Preparations are currently underway for the regional independence celebrations in the Zambezi Region, with the regional preparatory committee saying arrangements are at an advanced stage.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) says the construction of a wastewater treatment facility at the Katima Mulilo campus will help address long-standing sewage challenges at the campus while promoting research and innovation.

Participants at the regional consultation on the revised National Policy on Sustainable Tourism Development have called for stronger implementation mechanisms, greater community involvement and improved law enforcement within Namibia's tourism sector.

Communities living alongside Bwabwata National Park in the Zambezi Region are rethinking how to  use the land and produce food, as changing weather patterns put more pressure on livelihoods and the need for reliable food security grows.

The newly constructed block of classrooms and a storeroom at Impalila Combined School are expected to significantly improve learning conditions and ease overcrowding at the school.

Nampol Inspector General has urged police officers to stop using the lack of transport as an excuse when responding to calls from community members.