SADC leaders have called for greater regional cooperation to address conflict, terrorism and other emerging security threats facing Southern Africa.

The Father Tjijombo St. John's Faith Mission in Windhoek organised a candlelight remembrance in honour of the life of the late Archbishop Petrus Tjijombo.

Archbishop Tjijombo died in 2023 on 16 July, and the candlelight ceremony formed part of activities to commemorate his life and legacy.

The new mayor of Keetmanshoop, Emrico Blaauw, has vowed to curb unemployment and hunger.

Blaauw made the pledge at the swearing-in ceremony following his election on Friday.

Omuthiya Constituency Councillor Erastus Nekomba has called on nurses to love their work, saying nursing is a calling and not just a job.

Nekomba paid a visit to Omuthiya District Hospital and Omuthiya Health Care Centre to familiarise himself with their operations.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has expressed satisfaction with the response from regional stakeholders reporting on government programmes and projects in the region.

Iipinge introduced a quarterly progress reporting process to track projects in the region.