The David Namwandi Trust launched an annual school marathon ,with the 2023 edition set to take place on the 22nd of April. 

This was revealed at a press briefing at the International University of Management in Windhoek on Monday.

The David Namwandi Annual Marathon will be open for registration to high school learners as well as university students and associates across the country.

The event, which only includes two categories, will start at IUM in Dorado Park on the 22nd of April at 6:30AM. 

Two cases of suicide have been reported by the Namibian Police in one day.

Richard Namwandi, son of former Education Minister David Namwandi, is reported to have committed suicide at a guest house in Ongwediva on Monday.

The 30-year-old man, who was a musician, booked a room at a guest house and hanged himself with a rope on a steel iron in the room.

His next of kin have been informed.

The Swakopmund police have also confirmed a suicide on Monday.

A 28-year-old man was found hanging in his bathroom after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.