Namibia will be hosting the 2024 Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. It is the leading hospitality investment conference in Africa, connecting local and international markets.

Today, 16 members of the Nangungu family in Kavango East Region's Kayova Village are being laid to rest.

The 16 died in a suspected food poisoning incident.

Over a thousand people are in attendance, including national and political leaders from across the board.

Namibia is making significant strides in driving digital transformation and expanding connectivity through the implementation of a robust regulatory framework and various policy initiatives.

Progress seems to have been made towards the conducting of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which is a national project.

Statistician-General, Alex Shimwafeni shares more. 

Two women who stand accused of repeatedly raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged man at Omeege Village have been remanded in custody this morning, and their case was postponed to September 28 this year. Reporter Ndapanda Shuuya with cameraman Simon Naeman Oshakati shed more detail on this case.

Society places expectations on boys to be invulnerable, demonstrate strength, be self-sufficient, and, when faced with adversity, control their emotions and solve their problems alone.

Some members of the Uis community have boycotted the Dauredaman Festival demanding the removal of their traditional leader, Chief Zacharias Seibeb. 

The community handed over a petition to the chief. 
 

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, and then remained on Earth for 40 days before ascending into heaven.

Advocate Bience Gawanas has been honored by the Humanitarian Awards Global as one of Africa's most impactful change makers for 2022.

A change maker of note nationally and globally Advocate Gawanas continues to not only make a mark in this world but ensures change through her advocacy.

Today is Ascension Day, the Christian holiday celebrated annually, about 39 days following Easter Sunday. On this day, followers of the faith commemorate the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.