Namibia marked World Children's Day at Walvis Bay.
The event was attended by the presidents of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and the host nation, Namibia.
Zambia was represented by the Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Doreen Mwamba.
Some children from Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have expressed their views on Children’s Day and their rights by saying abuse, access to clean water, drug addiction, and feelings of neglect are their biggest concerns.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has announced the commencement of the Basic Education Act (Act No. 3) of 2020.
The Act has been in operation since the fifth of October this year.
Namibia and Botswana have agreed to reduce roaming charges between the two nations by February of next year.
China and Namibia continue to strengthen bilateral trade.
The two nations trade volumes reached N$18.2 billion, an increase of 29% compared to last year.
Portugal's outgoing Ambassador to Namibia wants the two countries to consider joint value addition to fisheries and agricultural produce.
Luis Gaspar da Silva says this is due to the similarity of challenges faced by Namibia and Portugal in these particular economic sectors.
President Hage Geingob has appealed to Namibians to be cognisant of the economic cost of road accidents, saying they reach about 2 percent of gross domestic product and rob the country of a productive workforce.
Namibia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their intent to cement bilateral relations and explore new avenues in the area of investment.
Their commitments were expressed during the celebration of Türkiye's 100 years as a republic, where the two countries unpacked their joint achievements over the years.
The Global Gateway Forum has made several key announcements about investing in clean energy transitions in various African countries.
Local skills development, with a particular emphasis on vocational training, will be a critical feature of the partnership between Namibia and the European Union.
