The Namibia Gospel Music Awards will return this year after an eight-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

This year's 3rd edition will recognise gospel artists across 10 categories, with the awards ceremony set to take place on 03 October.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has called on development partners to align their financial and technical support with Namibia's strategy for the transformation of the agri-food sector.

Inge Zaamwani was speaking at a networking breakfast meeting in Windhoek on Monday.

The Presidential Special Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, Kornelia Shilunga, has commended the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre for upscaling the boiler making and metal fabrication course.

Burkina Faso has introduced military cadet uniforms made from traditional handwoven fabric, blending national service with the country's rich cultural heritage.

Members of the Namibian Police Force in the border region of Zambezi have been hailed for a job well done in intercepting cattle rustled from Botswana into Zambia via Namibia by suspected Zambian rustlers.