The Prime Minister's office has rejected claims that the distribution of drought relief rice to the Oshikoto Region was influenced by tribal factors.

There is a shortage in the number of rice bags to be distributed in the region compared to the needy households identified.

As poverty and hardship persist, more children in Windhoek are being seen begging on the streets or selling goods instead of being in school.

As the nation continues to mourn the passing of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, his close family and friends were given a private moment to pay their final respects.

A veteran of the liberation struggle, Theophilus Kamberuka, says it was the Founding President's constant encouragement that kept a lot of young people motivated in exile.

Residents of Impalila Island are urging the government to honor the late Founding President,Dr. Sam Nujoma, by realizing his vision of a five-star hotel for the island.