The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, has outlined the vital issues within the Namibian labour market that need to be addressed, such as youth unemployment.

Speaking at the Fourth Employment Services Board, Nujoma touched on the crucial role of shaping policies and strategies to promote employment creation and ensure compliance with labour laws.

At least 30 schools in Windhoek celebrated World Earth Day with a call to action to protect the environment and the world.

The celebration of Earth Day holds significance as Namibia is known for its unique ecosystems.

This year, the day was celebrated under the theme Planet vs. Plastics.

Enviromentalist Fransina Kalumbu pointed out the importance of acknowledging environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices.

Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment. 

These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day.

Negumbo highlighted that libraries play a vital role in fostering the culture of reading.

From being a gang leader to a free man, arguably Namibia's most renowned inmate, Ninja, is released from prison.

This is after 25 years locked inside the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

Having completed his sentence for murder, Paulus Shimweefeleni commended staff at the Windhoek correctional facility for helping him become the changed man he claims to have become.

Accompanied by correctional officers, Shimweefeleni could not contain his emotions as he took his first steps outside of prison.

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, has emphasised the importance for Namibian learners to seize educational opportunities beyond the country's borders to enhance their skills for socio-economic development.

Matundu said this at the prize-giving ceremony of the 2023 SADC secondary school essay competition.

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has cautioned motorists to be considerate during this solemn time.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, stresses that with increased traffic expected in Windhoek for the state funeral of President Hage Geingob, motorists are urged to be patient on the road.

Martins-Hausiku emphasises the need for adherence to speed limits and responsible driving to ensure the safety of all road users.

Pedestrians are also reminded to use designated crossings and pathways for their safety.

The late Dr. Hage Geingob was also known for his dedication to fostering small business enterprises, and some entrepreneurs say he left behind a legacy of economic empowerment and community development among the youth of Namibia.

The nbc News team spoke to some entrepreneurs who had the privilege of working with him.

Pinehas Shikulo is the owner of Gweri Vintage Socks. He was among a group of entrepreneurs who had the privilege of showcasing their products to the president.

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernardus Swartbooi added his voice to the tributes pouring in for the late President Geingob.

Swartbooi said he had hoped that the late president would recover after his medical treatment, adding that he was shocked at his sudden demise.

Swartbooi recounted his recent visit to Dr. Geingob's house.

Lucia Bopoto, a resilient cancer patient, emphasised that 30% to 50% of cancers can be avoided through fitness and lifestyle changes.

In spreading this message, she collaborated with Genesis Fitness Namibia and organised an event to commemorate World Cancer Day.

Bopoto highlighted the silence of many suffering alone due to personal beliefs, sharing untold stories of both men and women affected by cancer.

The former Speaker of the German Parliament and Chairperson of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Professor Norbert Lammert, paid a courtesy call on the National Council.

The purpose of the engagement was to gain an understanding of the political systems and processes within the Namibian parliament.

"We would like to support the efficiency of parliament in a constitutional democracy like Namibia, and to say the political systems don't differ from each other by the existence of the government; they differ in terms of whether there is serious parliamentary participation."