Fransfontein youth are dissatisfied with what they perceive as unfair recruitment practices in road construction jobs.

The mayor of Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region, Siegfried Tjehiua, has expressed satisfaction with the land servicing aimed at transforming the town, which includes the development of a Central Business District (CBD).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to late businessman and liberation veteran Eliaser Haimbili during his memorial at Epoli Village, Ohangwena.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) marked the centenary of its missionary work in the Kavango regions. Established in 1926, the church has played a significant role in the area.

A German missionary, Otto Emil Narchi, established the first church at Nkurenkuru.

Workers under the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) marked Workers’ Day at Walvis Bay, renewing calls for fair wages and decent working conditions amid technological transitions.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa described local authorities as the “biggest headache” facing his ministry, citing widespread financial mismanagement, weak governance, and inequitable land allocation as major obstacles.

To mark Press Freedom Day, the NMT Media Foundation warned that reporters still face many dangers while trying to tell the truth.

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Minister Emma Theofelus, launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines at an awareness event in Ondangwa, urging collaboration between the public and private sectors to build national cyber resilience.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed deep concern over serious social challenges facing Namibia, notably gender-based violence (GBV) and road accidents.

The Omake Charity Organisation hosted a community outreach event for underprivileged children in Otjiwarongo, where children took part in games and dancing activities.

More than 60 children attended the initiative, which also included meals prepared by David United Class Academy.