The new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth has urged the bloc to stand in unison with countries daily targeted by attacks.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey made the call in her inaugural address and pledged to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter, delivered on Wednesday.

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, under the African Union, is advocating for the eradication of systemic disadvantages which are harming children.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pointed out Namibia's resolve to add value to its natural resources, making cooperation with Russia key.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, Yuri Trutnev, at State House on Tuesday.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised Namibia's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Russia through the Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors.

nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will not be accepted. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will also not be accepted.

New Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has hailed the contributions of former Minister Peya Mushelenga as having advanced Namibia's foreign policy.

Ambassador Ashipala-Musavyi and the staff of the Ministry bid farewell to Dr. Mushelenga during a ceremony in Windhoek.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated her administration's resolve to tackle corruption head-on.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah said she would focus on incidences of corruption under her administration, saying the focus is to address the social ill effectively.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the new Cabinet members have been duly assigned to their tasks and that every project under implementation will be closely monitored and evaluated regularly, starting within the next three months.