The Marriage Amendment Bill B-2023 has successfully passed through the National Assembly and is now on its way to the President for consideration and approval.

In an unexpected turn of events during today's parliamentary session, the leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, raised concerns about the order paper, leading to the abrupt adjournment of the house for a tea break without any motions being tabled.

Enumerators in the two Kavango regions have started with the census population count.

They say the data collection process started on a good note as the community and different stakeholders responded positively to their visits.

Namibia's population count started on Sunday at midnight.

A fire broke out at the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in Rundu, destroying more than N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure.

The senior administrative officer in that directorate, Josef Shinkanda, says what caused the fire is still unknown.

Over 150 talented competitors from across the country have gathered to showcase their skills in a wide range of trades, including hairdressing, bricklaying, woodwork, hospitality, and many more, for the 3rd edition of the National Skills Competition.