President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to return to core values that protect life, as the country struggles with rising violence and social challenges.

Speaking during the National Prayer Day, the President urged collective responsibility from families, communities and institutions.

Team Namibia, which is set to represent the country at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, has urged young Namibians to consider pursuing careers in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

They say that with discipline and determination, one cannot go wrong.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed the importance of skills development and technical and vocational education and training in driving Namibia's economic transformation and creating sustainable opportunities for its citizens.

A new initiative aimed at increasing fish consumption while creating jobs and business opportunities has been launched in Swakopmund.

The N$2.6 million Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project will see fish shops established across all seven constituencies in the region.

Members of the Namibian Defense Force and Botswana Defense Force have been urged to continue strengthening bilateral relations.