Namibia has achieved less than half of the targets outlined in its previous Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Strategic Plan.

Roaming predators, a limited underground water supply, and the abundance of a poisonous plant known locally as Gifblaar or Otjikurioma continue to impact commercial farming operations in rural communal areas.

The Chairperson of the Nama Festival, Dirk ǂEigub, has described the Nama anthem as a powerful symbol of unity and cultural pride among the Nama people. 

The anthem was launched during the Nama festival's official opening on Friday.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern over reports of misuse of old-age grants by some beneficiaries during a visit to the Ekoka San community settlement in the Ohangwena region.

Theatre is a powerful tool to use in telling Namibia's history and a place to articulate the pain and gains. 

These sentiments were shared by two creatives who created a play titled "Coming Home Dead", a story that tells the 1904-1908 genocide.

Following public concerns over discoloured water reported in parts of the capital, City of Windhoek says the issue is linked to the recent supply interruptions caused by damage to the NamWater pipeline from Von Bach.

Gaob Dawid Hanse has called on the Nama community to embrace and protect their cultural identity.

He made the call during the official opening of the 7th edition of the Nama festival in Keetmanshoop on Friday.

As part of the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration, Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the San community at the Ombili location in Eenhana town.

The visit aimed to assess their living conditions and to familiarise herself with the community, which now falls under the Presidency through her office.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the 1995-Omusati Project at the Nakayale Disability Centre in the Omusati Region.

The rehabilitation centre was established under the leadership of founding president Sam Nujoma and the then Ministry of Lands, Resettlement and Rehabilitation.

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has encouraged young people to embrace their historical roots and understand the painful history of genocide committed against their ancestors by the German colonisers.