A conference aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange focusing on cutting-edge technologies and future solutions for the design and application of network and communication systems kicked off in Windhoek on Tuesday. 

The three-day 2024 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Networks and Computer Communications is being attended by pioneering researchers, scientists, industrial engineers, and students. 

The Female Correctional Facility in Windhoek was among the key installations toured by the Regent of Perlis, Malaysia, Acting King Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, emphasising the importance of rehabilitation and international cooperation in corrections. 

During his visit, the monarch engaged with the facility's administration and inmates, expressing a keen interest in the programmes designed to rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders into society. 

Namibia and Botswana continue to strengthen ties to ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence.

The two countries Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Foreign Affairs met at Katima Mulilo ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Zambezi Regional Council and Chobe District Council.

The joint visit started in Katima Mulilo, to be followed by the Chobe District on Thursday for the official signing of the MoU.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs has recommended a series of measures aimed at combating malnutrition in Namibia. 

One of the key recommendations is the enactment of laws to promote, protect, and support child nutrition, emphasising the importance of legislation in safeguarding the nutritional needs of Namibian children. 

A total of 191,353 children were screened between January and June this year, of whom 10,151 were treated for malnutrition in the country.

The Swapo Party Youth League held a question-and-answer session with the Vice President and party presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at Rundu. 

The session provided a platform for the youth to express their thoughts, concerns, and aspirations.

Questions asked covered challenges faced by youth, such as education, student life, and unemployment.

The Kavango East and West Regions Health Directorate and Angola's Cuando Cubango Province held a three-day cross-border meeting at Rundu. 

The meeting was aimed at strengthening the corporation and sharing ideas on how to prevent cross-border diseases. 

The meeting takes place once a year to reflect on the challenges of cross-border diseases such as malaria and TB. The meeting also discussed HIV and AIDS. 

There are still parts of Namibia without access to telecommunication networks. 

Mupini village, in the Kavango West Region, is one of the areas earmarked for the construction of a telecommunications tower. 

The Network Tower will be constructed by PowerCom, a subsidiary of Telecom Namibia, which provides ICT infrastructure and equipment. 

PowerCom Board Director Tonata Nghifitikeko says their decision to establish a tower at Mupini was driven by the region's dynamic potential.

The Global Ambassador for Natural Diamonds, Lupita Nyong'o, expressed admiration for the role women play in the diamond industry. 

The Kenyan-Mexican actress was speaking at an exclusive dinner extraordinaire in Windhoek. 

Academy Award-winning actress Nyong'o is on a visit to Namibia in her role as the Global Ambassador for De Beers' Natural Diamonds. 

She stars in De Beers' new brand campaign, De Beers: Where It Begins, which highlights the journey of diamonds from their discovery as rough stones to their transformation into fine jewellery.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda, is in the Zambezi Region on a three-day visit to tour abattoirs and familiarise herself with the implementation of the poultry and horticulture programmes that are supported by the government.

The facility was upgraded to A-Class status, which exports Namibian beef.

There are currently two quarantine facilities in the Zambezi Region, the Kopano and Katima Mulilo, where cattle are quarantined for thirty days before they are brought to the abattoir. 

Namibia, alongside Botswana and Angola, is set to meet with G7 countries over the decision to require all producers to send their diamonds to Belgium for certification.

The three countries had written a letter to the G7 in March, expressing disagreement and saying this bypasses the established Kimberly certification process.

President Nangolo Mbumba shared the latest developments during a courtesy call by Debmarine Chief Executive Officer Willy Mertens and Natural Diamonds brand ambassador Lupita Nyongo at State House.