A recent report on the drought situation reveals that approximately 1.4 million people, accounting for 48 percent of the total population, are expected to face food insecurity. 

Out of this number, only around 341,000 households are currently receiving food assistance through the nationwide drought relief programme. 

Out of the 341,855 households benefiting from the food assistance under the drought programme, 3,105 are marginalised households, and 1,835 are malnourished households.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation (MHETI), together with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), launched the Bio-Economy Strategy in Windhoek.

Although the bio-economy consists of numerous stakeholders in diverse sectors, the function of coordinating the implementation of the national bio-economy strategy will rest with the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology for the period 2024–2029.

Thirteen Namibians with Level 3 qualifications in welding, fitting, and turning will be trained in vital oil and gas vocational skills in Angola.

With the help of this programme, Namibians will be better equipped to progress the country's rapidly growing oil and gas industry.

Namibia's oil and gas sector continues to gain momentum, necessitating the implementation of programmes to upskill its citizens for the emerging sector.

Thousands of Namibians are still without national documents. 

This is evident in the number of Windhoek residents who have been flocking to the John Pandeni Constituency Office to get their documents. 

Following the announcement by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security to conduct a national outreach programme for obtaining national documents countrywide, its offices have been inundated by people in need of these documents. 

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded tenders worth N$8,1 billion, of which N$7,1 billion were awarded to Namibians during the 2023–2024 financial year.

These awards were made both through competitive and direct procurement processes, and the number of tenders awarded to local companies speaks volumes about the board's commitment to supporting local businesses.

The acting CEO of the board, Amon Ngavetene, explained why the majority of procurement was conducted through advertisements.

Namibians join South Africa in celebrating the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy at a colourful event in Windhoek.

Relations between Namibia and South Africa have remained close, dating from the days of the liberation struggle, and the two countries are now on the path of fighting for economic emancipation.

Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma has called on Namibians to strive for a united, egalitarian society.

This message was delivered during the memorial service in honour of Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer.

Nujoma's remarks made on his behalf by Benita Imbamba, the chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, on the memorial service for the late professor, who died recently at Swakopmund.

Politicians and members of the public in the coastal town paid homage to one of Namibia's champions of democracy, Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer.

The United Nations in Namibia has expressed deep sadness at the death of President Hage Geingob and highlighted that they stood, just as Geingob did, for the values of human rights, social justice, and the well-being of the Namibian people.

Hopolang Phororo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia, praised Geingob's leadership and vision for the country.

She emphasised the UN's commitment to continue working with Namibia to achieve the goals and aspirations that President Geingob had set for the country.

Namibia's Ambassador to the United States and Canada, Margaret Mensah-Williams, has expressed condolences to the families of three Namibians who died in the U.S. and Canada over the past two weeks.

Ambassador Mensah-Williams announced the deaths of health workers Nelson Kondjayi Dumeni, who suffered a heart failure in Washington, DC, on December 21, and Wesley Katimba, who died on New Year's Day.

Katimba, the ambassador says, was returning from church an hour after midnight when he was hit by a car in Montreal, Canada.

The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato, has called for unity towards progress and development.

Lukato said this at a media conference where he called on members of the party to continue working towards creating better living standards for Namibians.