People from various church denominations gathered at the Hosianna Evangelical Lutheran Parish in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, on Sunday to honour the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.
Prayers and hymns set the tone as those in attendance paid homage to the leader of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia.
The European Union has availed a grant of N$43 million to civil society organisations (CSOs) towards inclusive green growth.
The grant will fund the strengthening of CSOs in contributing to policy debates on sustainable energy and extractive industries.
Delegates from different groupings, including policymakers, civil society, and youth organisations, share their expectations, which they hope will be reflected in the Pact of the Future and the Global Action Pact.
Quintina Tjizumaue scooped the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation title at a glittery event in the capital.
Romancia Seibes came out as the first runner-up, followed by Celither Baldwin.
Tjizumaue, in her new role, will serve as the ambassador of all local NGOs and civil society organisations.
The Junior Consultant at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), Ayaka Abrahams, has highlighted the role civil society plays in aiding the government in the fight against corruption in Namibia.
Abrahams said this at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Song Competition.
The Namibia Education Coalition has called on the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to introduce a policy that will guide the use of educational technology to shift from teaching in classrooms alone.
Approximately 30 women from security agencies, civil society, and United Nations agencies are gathered in the capital for a three-day workshop on building capacity in efforts to safeguard peace and security.
