As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has urged Public Relations Officers (PROs) from government Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to maintain strong working relationships with the media and to be proactive in providing information.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) on the developed copyright legal framework and its impact on the cultural and creative industry and economy.
 
BIPA is facilitating the new Bill that is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
 

The City of Windhoek has kicked off its Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency on Saturday.

Members of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia (FRRAN), currently camping at the Swapo Party Headquarters, say they will not budge until their demands are met. 

Namibia and Congo convened the 5th Session of the Namibia-Congo Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation.

The two-day session follows a Senior Officials Meeting led by the Executive Directors of the Foreign Affairs Ministries of both countries.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade said the report of Rapid Assessment on Value Addition and Diversification is the realisation of the eighth administration.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi affirmed that the recommendations offer a foundation for informed decisions.

The recently launched Rapid Assessment Report on Value Addition and Diversification has identified an estimated N$ 811 million in worldwide market opportunities.

This is from 200 trade products identified across nine sectors under a global export scenario.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has highlighted communication gaps within government offices, ministries and agencies and the need to close these gaps.

Emma Theofelus spoke to NBC News shortly after the Prime Minister's engagement with the ICT sector.

Namibia represents a sign of hope for human security because of its values of peace and diversity.

These sentiments were shared by the Executive Director at the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Yoichi Mine, during a public lecture at the University of Namibia.