The 2023 National Fish Consumption Survey indicates that the Hardap Region remains one of the leading meat-consuming regions in Namibia, with fish consumption still seen as a luxury. 

Namibia and Botswana will begin with a trial of the operationalisation of the Mamuno and Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post as of this Monday.

Quintina Tjizumaue scooped the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation title at a glittery event in the capital. 

Romancia Seibes came out as the first runner-up, followed by Celither Baldwin.

Tjizumaue, in her new role, will serve as the ambassador of all local NGOs and civil society organisations.

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), the Roads Authority (RA), and traffic officers from the Namibian and City Police, launched a week-long road safety campaign in Windhoek.

A former American teacher, Brian Stupek, has taken it upon himself to embark on a 10,880-kilometre walk across the African continent to spread awareness about sound mental health. 

Stupek's initiative Walking Africa started in Cape Town on 26 June 2024 and is expected to end in Tunisia, northern Africa.

The One Economy Foundation is looking at expanding services and programmes offered at its Katutura-based Be Free Youth Campus.

Its Executive Chairperson, Monica Geingos, says the decision is informed by the growing needs of young people across Namibia.

The Namibia Special Risk Insurance Association (NASRIA) and the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) have signed an agreement that will facilitate the sharing of information in the financial and insurance sectors. 

The popularity and companionship of the nbc's radio services across Namibia were brought into sharp focus during the ongoing Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.

This was evident when the community in Oshakati welcomed Kaisames FM's popular show host, Gerson Ore-aob, this past week.

The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has expressed the need for the upper house and regional councils to engage communities to listen to their concerns.

This will help in the formulation of development agendas and legislative frameworks.

Agribank has extended N$22.8 million to farmers in the northern regions in this current financial year.

Of this amount, N$6.9 million is allocated to the Oshana Region.