BISHOP DJUULUME HONOURS LATE BISHOP PATO

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The Anglican Church in Namibia's Bishop Patrick Djuulume said the late retired Bishop Luke Pato was an international figure whose legacy was rooted in justice, reconciliation and peace.

Pato died in South Africa on the 6th of September.

SOUTHERN AFRICA URGED TO RAISE TOBACCO TAXES

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Governments in the Southern Africa region have been urged to strengthen tobacco taxation as a tool to reduce its use and generate revenue for health and social services.

This comes as countries face pressure on public finances, rising non-communicable diseases, and declining external assistance.

DAMARA HERITAGE CELEBRATED

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Members of 34 Damara sub-clans from across Namibia came together in Windhoek for the 2026 ǂNīsa Damaradi ǂGaeǀhaos, celebrating Damara heritage, traditional attire, music and cultural unity.

KATUUO WINS AGRIPRENEURIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

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Namibia's top agricultural innovators were recognised on Wednesday at the Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge Finale and Awards Ceremony, where 28-year-old self-taught innovator Kakunadunda Katuuo from Aminuis, founder of Orevia Green Farms, walked away with the N$150,000 first prize.

BABOON CITY RESIDENTS LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS

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Community members of Baboon City informal settlement received training on making reusable sanitary pads and recycling household materials during an End Period Poverty (EPP) community outreach aimed at equipping families with practical skills beyond once-off donations.

NAMIBIA URGES STRONGER WATER COOPERATION

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Namibia has called for stronger cooperation between countries sharing rivers and water resources, warning that transboundary water management is falling behind and could undermine progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS MUST GUARD THE TRUTH

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Fake news, misinformation and artificial intelligence are making it increasingly difficult for people to distinguish fact from fiction, placing greater responsibility on information professionals to safeguard credible information.

ETAXI NAMIBIA LAUNCHES RIDE-HAILING APP

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Namibia's growing technology sector has seen the launch of another locally developed digital platform, with eTaxi Namibia entering the ride-hailing market as entrepreneurs look to use technology to address challenges in the transport sector.

UNGA DEBATES ENDING US BLOCKADE ON CUBA

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held an additional debate on Tuesday regarding the necessity of ending the US blockade on Cuba, despite efforts by the United States to obstruct the discussion.