The defending champions of the 2023 Namibian Newspaper Cup, Khomas netball team and their football counterparts, returned home to a heroes' welcome Friday afternoon.

The same could not be said about the Football team as their exited the competition in the earlier stages.

Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has called on children to cultivate a culture of reading to improve emotional intelligence in their educational careers.

McLeod-Katjirua made the call during the celebration of International Children's Book Day in Windhoek.

Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has encouraged learners not to look down on vocational training education, saying the unemployment rate among people who graduate from vocational centres is low.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was speaking at the opening of Ritja Career fair at Omaruru.

Stakeholders have been urged to join the Khomas Anti-Corruption Regional Forum.

The call was made by Khomas Governor, Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, during the launch of the Forum.