The annual Nama Traditional Festival has accomplished with notable success the strengthening of the spirit, identity, and dignity of the Nama people, since its inception five years ago. 

Senior Citizens of the Moses ||Garoeb Constituency in Katutura were treated to a day filled with appreciation and pampering. 

It was a hive of activity at the Max Mutongolume Community Hall in Havana as the elderly witnessed a tree-planting demonstration. 

The Windhoek Rural Constituency handed over income-generating equipment to the value of N$225,000 to eight beneficiaries at Groot Aub. 

Among the beneficiaries were 26-year-old Deotaurus Rooi and his 25-year-old nephew Dennis Rooi who own a funeral undertaking - Isaria Funeral Services. 

Young people from indigenous minorities have the potential to occupy leadership positions in the public and private sectors.

This is according to the Deputy Minister of Marginalised Affairs, Royal ǀUiǀoǀoo who urged them to fight for their rights.

Some victims of gender-based violence (GBV) have resorted to reporting cases to the traditional authorities instead of the police in order to get compensation.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization Sikongo Haihambo has commended the Namibian Standards Institution for ensuring that there is fair trade in the economy.

He said this during the celebration of the World Metrology at Rundu.

The Opuwo Town Council is in consultation with stakeholders to find a solution to the water challenge in the town.

Mayor Rosa Tjeundo also highlighted some of the council's successes to date during the 10th Jubilee Opuwo Trade Fair.

The African Roads Maintenance Funds Association is calling for new revenue collection strategies amidst threats to global fuel supply and the emergence of electric cars.

The outgoing president of the association, Ali Ipinge, says Africa is not behind with the concept of electric cars.

Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni says the matter of the Vice-Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Authorities has been referred to the Attorney General for advice.

The Council of Traditional Authorities could not elect a Vice-Chairperson last year.

MPs in the National Assembly have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of the Walvis Bay Police Station building and that of the officers' living quarters.

The Walvis Bay Police Station, constructed in 1971, serves as the location for the Erongo Police Regional Headquarters.