A major rescue mission is being mounted in the Fish River Canyon to rescue close to a hundred hikers trapped in the canyon by rising waters.

Ongwediva Mayor Naemi Amuthenu has launched the Mayor's Community Backyard Gardening Project aimed at improving food security and promoting self-reliance among residents of the town.

Music filled the air at the Mariental Persianer Hall as residents of the Hardap Region joined the world in commemorating World Music Day. 

Learners from different high schools attended a career expo in Windhoek to make informed decisions about their future studies and professions.

Kudus defeated UNAM 41-27 in an NRU Premier League match at the UNAM Stadium on Saturday, strengthening their position in the race for the playoffs.

Aston Mukwilongo scored three tries for the visitors, while Tonderai Ndudzo, Clayton Camm and Ja Tamson van der Berg each added a try.