African leaders have agreed on measures to strengthen the continent's response to peace and security challenges, with a focus on sustainable financing, early intervention, and rapid response to conflicts.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has launched the Adult Learners' Week and International Literacy Day.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has lowered its corporate flag at its head office on Monday morning in honour of the public broadcaster's long-serving employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on Saturday after battling cancer.

Seventy-six learners and 45 teachers from 12 regions are taking part in an ICT bootcamp at the Berg Aukas Youth Training Centre in Otjozondjupa. 

Following a successful repatriation of remains of two Namibian liberation heroes, who died at the then notorious Robben Island Prison, has inspired South Africa to perform a similar programme.    

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her condolences to the family of the late Helao Joseph Shityuwete. 

As Namibia mourns the loss of liberation figure Helao Joseph Shityuwete, we take a brief look at his biography.

The death of veteran liberation struggle icon Helao Joseph Shityuwete has left family, friends, and fellow veterans mourning the loss of a historic giant. 

The former People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) commander and Robben Island political prisoner died at his home on Saturday. 

Young Namibians, particularly young women, have been urged to look beyond traditional farming practices and view agriculture as a viable business and pathway to economic empowerment.     

Okakarara Regional Councillor Uzeraije Tjaverua made the call on Friday at the Okatjoruu Agricultural Farmers' Day.

The Luderitz-based Marco Fishing (Pty Ltd) is continuing to lock out about 300 workers, amid a wage dispute.                                                              

The company management initiated the lock-out on 24 July.