World Hand Hygiene Day was commemorated under the theme "It Might Be Gloves. It's Always Hand Hygiene" by the Health Ministry of Health and Social Services and other stakeholders.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia welcomes the appeal for peace, tolerance and commitment of Pope Leo XIV to build bridges between nations through the Catholic faith. 

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will graduate the largest number of graduates in its 10-year history, awarding degrees to 2,804 graduates.

Among the 2,804 graduates, women are the highest, highlighting the university's commitment to gender empowerment in higher education. 

The Omhedi Palace of the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority is bustling with activity as they prepare to welcome over 20,000 guests for this year's annual Omagongo Festival.

The annual festival is celebrated across the eight Aawambo traditional authorities. 

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security received an allocation of N$7.8 billion. 

The biggest share of the budget of over N$4 billion is directed toward the "Combating of Crime" programme.

Part of the N$8 billion includes N$435 million towards the development budget.