Namibia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, as hot conditions are expected to spread across the country.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has launched the updated third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with a strong focus on turning climate commitments into measurable action.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo, has hailed the launch of Namibia's Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) as a critical milestone in the country's ongoing climate change response. 

It is time to move beyond conversation into action.

These were the words of Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudencia Krohne during the Climate Disaster Risk Reduction Management workshop organised by the International University of Management in the capital.

To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa's journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.