The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on the new National Youth Service board members to strengthen governance and deliver measurable results to young Namibians.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to return to core values that protect life, as the country struggles with rising violence and social challenges.
Speaking during the National Prayer Day, the President urged collective responsibility from families, communities and institutions.
Team Namibia, which is set to represent the country at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, has urged young Namibians to consider pursuing careers in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
They say that with discipline and determination, one cannot go wrong.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed the importance of skills development and technical and vocational education and training in driving Namibia's economic transformation and creating sustainable opportunities for its citizens.
Members of the Namibian Defense Force and Botswana Defense Force have been urged to continue strengthening bilateral relations.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has officially handed over the Oshana Integrated Regional Land Use Plan to the regional council, marking a significant step towards coordinated and sustainable land use in the region.
Church leaders from different denominations and community members gathered in Keetmanshoop to observe the National Prayer Day.
The national spiritual event addresses various societal challenges, particularly those related to gender-based violence and road accidents.
The Victory Youth Group organised an awareness march to encourage young people affected by depression, alcohol abuse, thoughts of self-harm and other mental health challenges to speak out and seek help when necessary.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced measures that the government will take to tackle gender-based violence, suicide and fatal road crashes.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has called for stronger action to protect people with disabilities from violence, abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
She made the call during the official opening of a workshop for people with disabilities at Eenhana.
