A fire that broke out at the Omutambo Womawe state quarantine camp in Uutsathima village, Omusati Region, has been successfully contained.

The United Democratic Front's candidate for the upcoming by-election in Sesfontein, Bernadus Hoeb, has pledged to work tirelessly to bring development to the Sesfontein Constituency if elected on June 17.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says despite Namibia implementing several strategic initiatives to safeguard children's rights and welfare and various collaborative programs, the reality of many African children and those in the country remains challenging.

The Oshakati Town Council expressed satisfaction with this year's attendance at the annual Totem Expo, which drew over seven thousand visitors to the cultural event held for its tenth edition at the Oshakati Independence Stadium last week.

Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala has clarified that he did not bid farewell to the region's residents during the Olufuko Gala Dinner held over the weekend in Outapi.

Residents of Onamhinda village in the Ohangwena Region are back in their homes after severe flooding forced them into relocation camps earlier this year. But for many, survival now depends on continued government and donor support.

Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has requested a “factual report” from the Board of the Social Security Commission (SSC) regarding allegations of an unaccounted N$55 million by the Commission.

The much anticipated Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia that will be held at Ongwediva is drawing closer, and last week, the top ten finalists were exposed to various ancient traditional norms and practices of the AaWambo culture and traditions, as well as taking time off to relax.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, is calling on all local authorities to organise exhibitions, as they are closely linked to key sectors of the economy. 

Iipumbu expressed pride in the growth of the Oshakati Totem Expo since its inception in 2012.

As the date draws closer for the much-anticipated Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia event at Ongwediva, the top ten finalists were exposed to various ancient traditional norms and practices of the AaWambo culture and traditions, as well as taking time off to relax.