The road to the crown has officially begun after the Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia were unveiled during a ceremony in Windhoek over the weekend.

The semi-finalists will now compete for the prestigious national titles later this year. 

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is calling on stakeholders to attend the National Tourism Policy consultations. 

The consultations started on the 3rd of March and will end on the 17th. 

In the heart of Gobabis, one woman's compassion has become a lifeline for many vulnerable children and struggling families. 

Johana Nakale saw the growing need in her community and decided she could not stand by while children went hungry or lacked a safe place to be cared for. 

School crimes, from bullying to theft, are becoming increasingly common among learners, and community leaders at Walvis Bay are concerned.

Walvis Bay Deputy Mayor Miina Hangula said certain forms of unacceptable behaviour at schools are gradually becoming normalised.

Stakeholders in the Erongo Region have welcomed the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism's (MEFT) efforts to consult widely on the review of the National Tourism Policy.

The Chief Tourism Officer at MEFT, Frans Helao, explained that the review of the policy is aimed at expanding its relevance.