President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sent condolences to the people of Norway following the death of their King Harald V, who died on Friday, at the age of 89.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members to uphold unity, discipline and the party's principles of solidarity, freedom and justice at the opening of the 11th Ordinary Meeting of the Central Committee of the party.

African leaders are expected to confront the continent's worsening peace and security challenges at an Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Angola on Sunday.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Hakainde Hichilema’s renewed mandate to lead Zambia comes with a “profound responsibility” to govern in the interests of all citizens, strengthen democratic institutions and preserve peace and unity.

Kornelius Shimuafeni, the young boy who was accorded heroes' status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said he never expected to be honoured for his deed.

For him, it was an act of compassion for fellow human beings in need.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says while Namibia has secured its political freedom and sovereignty, the country's focus must now shift to economic emancipation. 

The 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni from Omutundungu Village in Oshana, who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning, will also be conferred a national hero status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tomorrow at the commemoration of Heroes Day. 

From the battlefront to the honours list. 

Namibians who took part in the fight for freedom have now received the country's salute ahead of the Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday. 

The reburial of eight liberation struggle veterans is an act of restorative justice and a powerful reminder of the shared history between Namibia and South Africa.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted that the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has grown significantly and has become a formidable force in contributing to Namibia's economic development.