Learners and educators in Swakopmund have taken a stand against online abuse, which they say is widespread and detrimental to the health of young people.

The education directorate in the Zambezi Region commemorated the 11th African School Feeding Programme yesterday at Ngweze Primary School. 

The Swapo Party Regional Coordinator for ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has reminded party members that unity and camaraderie must prevail within the party. 

He said this during the opening of the party's regional executive meeting held in Keetmanshoop. 

Okakarara Youth Against Crime has started a movement against drug and alcohol abuse in the community by taking to the streets to raise awareness of its dangers.

The Ministry of Works and Transport has revealed in the National Assembly that they are engaging with the Office of the Attorney General to hold e-hailing companies accountable for permitting illegal operators on their platforms.

A rehabilitated inmate, Wilfred Dreyer, who is currently serving time at the Lüderitz Correctional Facility, urged young people to stay away from drugs, crimes and gang activities.

The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) is calling on media houses to stop treating women journalists as assistants and give them leadership opportunities.

The call comes as the world celebrates International Women's Day, a day that recognises the achievements of women and promotes gender equality.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has called for urgent address of rising Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the ||Kharas Region.

He said, although there has been some decline in overall crime in the region, GBV cases remain a cause for concern.

The Victory Youth Group engaged students and learners over the weekend. 

The event, attended by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, is aimed at encouraging, motivating and inspiring them to aim high and overcome any challenges.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, joins the rest of the world in the commemoration of International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th of March.