UNAM Press has launched Comparative Law and Jurisprudence in Namibia: Functions, Methods and Perspectives from Selected Jurisdictions, a new academic text on legal systems.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially opened the 8th Session of the Rural Women's Parliament with Men as Partners.

In her address, she urged participants to focus their discussions on the pressing issue of gender-based violence, which she described as a growing concern in society.

There was a celebration of culture, identity and unity at Tsumkwe Primary School last week, with learners and parents commemorating Namibia's Heritage Week under the theme 'Torchbearer of Our Heritage'.

Namibia was plunged into two weeks of mourning following the passing of celebrated musician Ras Sheehama, aged 59. 

Sheehama, who was buried on Saturday, left behind a legacy of music that has inspired generations.

Suicide has recently become a major concern in Namibia, with rising rates causing alarm among the government and communities.

The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held a Mega Help event aimed at empowering young people to overcome challenges and become visionary leaders.

Former Namibian students and teachers who once studied in Cuba met at Outapi in the Omusati Region for their annual reunion, celebrating the enduring solidarity and friendship between Namibia and Cuba.

The European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Sikela, said the EU will continue to invest in a sustainable and clean future for Namibia.

The commissioner visited the Towards an Inclusive Design of the Renewable Energy Transition (TIDRET) project at Swakopmund.

Namibia joined 191 member states at the 28th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Dubai, where delegates adopted the "Dubai Strategy" and elected new leadership for the global postal sector.

Job Immanuel was elected as the new president of the Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association (NNLVA) at its elective congress held in Otjiwarongo.

Immanuel takes over from Ben Shikongo, who has been at the helm of the association since 2017.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, is pleased with the progress made by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) on the upgrading of the Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post project.

The project aims to enhance trade facilitation.