The Centre for Public Diplomacy of the Russian Federation has marked Cosmonautics Day, celebrating the legacy of Yuri Gagarin.

Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in 1961.

A former learner of Impalila Combined School in the Zambezi Region, Brian Shamalaza, has given back to the school by donating school uniforms and accessories to needy learners.

The donation benefited 73 learners from Grade 1 to Grade 11.

Some Members of Parliament have raised concerns that the needs of the boy child remain under-represented in national programmes.

The concerns were raised during the debate on the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's N$417 million budget.

Southern Namibia Hake fishing company temporary workers at Lüderitz, who were laid off two years ago, are demanding reinstatement.

Some Batswana of Namibian descent have welcomed the progress made in the negotiations between the government and its German counterpart.

Kavango West Regional Council has stated that the construction of an office park and 12 community toilets ranks among its major achievements for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The long-discussed development of Cape Fria has once again come into focus following remarks by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who cautioned the public against dubious actors.

The Head of State expressed the government's willingness to pursue the project, but only if they secure credible investors.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Bank Windhoek have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening communication and expanding outreach for both institutions.

The agreement of N$1.6 million over three years positions NBC as a key platform for the bank to reach wider audiences.

A budget of N$28 billion has been allocated to education for the 2026/2027 financial year. 

Contributing to the debate, many MPs, while supportive of the vote, raised concerns about inclusivity, infrastructure, and curriculum modernisation.

An ophthalmologist has stepped up to carry out an operation on a learner who is on the verge of losing his eyesight.

The good Samaritan responded after seeing a social media post about Ruston !Gudaob, a grade four pupil at Shalom Primary School in Otavi.