Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Florian Donatus says officials in his office frequently use their salaries to buy food for residents who are affected by urban starvation.

Namibia Brand Ambassador and Patron for Miss Namibia Michelle McLean wished the Namibian national rugby team well ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

The Namibian Police, in conjunction with UNESCO, concluded a training of trainers workshop titled 'Project on Training Security Forces in Promoting Freedom of Expression and the Safety of Journalists'.

Over 54 participants were trained at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College in the capital.

The Erongo Regional Council has received N$1.2 million from the central government to support development in rural areas.

Its Chairperson, Benitha Imbamba, says this is an addition to another N$1.2 million the Council budgeted for the current financial year.

420 trainees graduated at the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) in Windhoek today (Friday).

Of the graduates, 36% are female and 64% are male.