At least 33 learners from Maria Mwengere Secondary School in the Kavango East Region were hospitalised at Rundu Intermediate Hospital due to suspected food poisoning.

The Senior Command and Staff Course hosted African Heritage Day at the Namibia Command and Staff College in Okahandja over the weekend.

This marks the second commemoration of the day in the military-academic programme's course calendar. 

|Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma visited farms Arovley, Nauasport and Khanumeb in the Windhoek Rural Constituency as part of his regional familiarisation programme to better understand the challenges faced by residents.

Miss Teen International Namibia 2025, Elaine Engelbrecht, made it to the Top 16 at the Miss Teen International pageant in Jaipur, India. 

Engelbrecht made history as the only African contestant to reach the Top 16.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the Namibian government is committed to ensuring improved communication services in rural communities across the country.

Simasiku Matongo, the slain police officer from Walvis Bay, continued the legacy of liberation struggle hero Greenwell Matongo.

His family members said his tragic death left a big gap in the family.

Colleagues, family and community members are still reeling in shock from the murder of Matongo.

Miss Teen International Namibia, Elaine Engelbrecht, showcased the national costume, which is inspired by the San people, at the pageant being held in Jaipur, India.

The costume is a celebration of Namibia's heritage, paying homage to the San people's culture and deep connection with nature.

The presidents of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, Lazarus Chakwera, Hakainde Hichilema, and Daniel Chapo, witnessed the Kulamba Traditional ceremony of the Chewa people in the three countries, which takes place annually on the last Saturday in August. 

Eugene Kudumo of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority has officially been designated as Hompa of the Vakwangali people and succeeded the late Sitentu Mapasi, who died 11 years ago. 

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab has described the sharing of accident images on social media as unacceptable and appealed to the public to refrain from such behaviour.