The International University of Management's (IUM) Annual Cultural Festival commenced today under the theme "Echoes of the Past: Embracing Our Diverse Cultures."

The Namibian Competition Commission (NCC) has given the green light to the merger between Sinomine Rare Metal Resources and Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Holding. This decision is based on the assessment that the merger will not significantly impact competition, in line with Section 47 of the Competition Act.

Cybercrime remains an ongoing threat to businesses and individuals on a global scale, often targeting the young and vulnerable and necessitating the need for cybersecurity awareness.

A significant road improvement project is underway along Eneas Peter Nanyemba Street in Windhoek.

This ambitious project, constructed for N$381 million, aims to transform the current road into a dual carriageway, stretching over a distance of 6.1 kilometres. 

Namibia has been incorporated into the African Young Leaders Foundation (AYLF) and has registered a chapter with the institution, which has its headquarters in Ghana.

The need for infrastructure and equipment for educational purposes remains pressing in the |Khomas Region due to the constant population increase.

For this reason, the |Khomas Regional Council, together with the Ministry of Education, have constructed five additional classrooms at two schools.

The Namibia Teenage Mother and Child Organisation (NaTeMeCo), in collaboration with KPMG, held a charity event in Windhoek's Havana Informal Settlement, where they handed out sanitary pads and nappies to cater for teenage mothers and babies.

33 students graduated from the NamPower Vocational Training Centre, while 12 trainees were also acknowledged during the ceremony, held in Windhoek on Friday.

Educators, industry leaders, and other stakeholders, including friends and relatives of the graduates, witnessed the ceremony. 

Germany's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr. Thorsten Hutter, recently visited northern Namibia to assess projects supported by the German government.

The Ambassador visited 10 commercial and cultural cooperation projects under the development cooperation portfolio.

The Office of the Labour Commissioner held a business re-engineering process consultation in order to identify and remove obstructions that hinder service delivery.