President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia's foreign policy is increasingly shaped by the imperative of economic diplomacy.

She says this is no longer a complementary aspect of international engagement but a central instrument in advancing national development objectives.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's belief that diplomacy, dialogue, and effective multilateralism remain indispensable.

This comes at a time when the international system is under increasing strain from geopolitical rivalries and economic fragmentation.

In an effort to improve the standard of futsal in Namibia, the Namibia Football Association, in collaboration with FIFA and Futsal Namibia, recently hosted a five-day futsal coaching course in Windhoek.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, says despite Namibia's status as a Foot and Mouth Disease free (FMD) zone, developments in neighbouring countries necessitate heightened surveillance and vigilance.

Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been convicted of corruption in a marathon litigation involving a N$60 million tender at the telecommunications giant, MTC.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has handed over a renovated international-standard netball court to Eros Primary School in Windhoek, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots sports development and empowering young learners.

As the 2026 chess season gets underway, the Namibia Chess Federation is stepping up efforts to develop and grow the sport across the country through administrative restructuring and digital innovation.

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Swapo Party liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina as many reminisce on his life pre- and post-independence.
Nghimtina died on Sunday, aged 77.  

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has stepped up efforts in preparation for World Radio Day and also International Safer Internet Day.

World Radio Day is celebrated annually on 13 February, while the International Safer Internet Day is marked on 11 February.