The 15th of October is White Cane Safety Day, a day dedicated to recognising the independence and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said freedom fighters will always be praised for their dedication to liberating Namibia from the yoke of colonialism, which in turn brought various benefits for the country's people and visitors alike.

The Walvis Bay community paid tribute to the late businessman, John Savva, honouring his legacy and contributions to the coastal town.

The creative industry has welcomed its recognition as a priority area under the 8th administration, saying it's the first time they are appreciated and recognised. 

However, they are now calling for coordinated efforts and a deeper understanding of the industry.

Workers of Gendev Fishing are accusing the company of low pay, citing that they are only getting paid for four and a half hours per day.

They revealed this during a demonstration outside the company's premises on Monday.  

Residents of Keetmanshoop have urged the government to step up action against the growing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). 

Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week.

A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday.

Residents of Katutura Central, who have been grappling with a sanitation crisis for years, escalated the situation on Monday morning by disposing of sewage-contaminated waste at the City of Windhoek's headquarters as a protest against their perceived "seven years of neglect".

A team of experts from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is assessing the condition of infrastructure of tertiary public institutions to identify gaps and develop a national plan for such facilities.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stressed that disasters are not merely acts of nature but often the result of human choices. 

Dr. Ngurare was speaking during the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in the capital.