Some mothers who gave birth to premature babies at the Rundu State Hospital said the NEO for Namibia NGO has been a beacon of hope.

It was an emotional affair as various mothers gathered to share stories about their premature babies during the NGO's 10th anniversary. 

The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.

Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.

The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, said farmers who want to buy land through Agribank are finding it difficult to access land, taking them up to six months.

He explained that this is because people selling land are only willing to do so through commercial banks.

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone. 

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said access to funding and exposure to international markets are some of the key aspects that will help the Kalahari Wild Silk Project prosper.