African leaders have been urged to move beyond policy discussions and deliver tangible results for citizens, as the continent charts a new path for agricultural transformation.

The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) and Bokomo Namibia have signed a two-year wage agreement granting workers a salary increase of N$1,000 over the period.

Employees within the bargaining unit will receive an across-the-board increase of N$500 effective 1 April to 31 March 2027. 

Namibian creatives could benefit from improved financial technology solutions as the country strengthens the ICT sector's collaboration with Mauritius.

The Khomasdal Constituency office had to stop the application and vetting process for potential beneficiaries of income-generating grants due to alleged discrepancies.

Namibia is poised to deepen its technological partnership with Russia, focusing on digital government systems, cybersecurity, and telecommunications infrastructure. 

This follows discussions on Monday during the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Engagement.

The 2026 Namibia Film Week concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals from Namibia and across Africa to celebrate the growth of the country's film sector and strengthen collaboration within the creative industry.

Namibia's tourism sector is gaining international attention as former contestants from the Miss Universe 1992 pageant visit the country for a safari tour, hosted by former Miss Universe Michelle McLean.

Fourteen contestants from the 1992 pageant will be in the country until 23rd March.

The memorial services of veteran musician Siegfried "Ou Jomo" !Haoseb, widely regarded as the country's "Godfather of Drums" will be held this Sunday (15th March) at his residence in Katutura.

Haoseb died this week at the age of 59.

The Namibia Film Commission's 2026 Film Week is underway in Windhoek. The film week celebrates storytelling and the growth of Namibia's film industry. 

Several Members of Parliament and Windhoek residents swapped their formal attire for overalls this weekend to join a massive community clean-up campaign.