The commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the re-burial of the remains of Chief Samuel Katjiikumbua Maharero is underway in Okahandja.

Seafood lovers are now assured that it is safe again to consume oysters from Walvis Bay Aquaculture Production Area 1. Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources warned the public not to consume oysters and mussels originating from Walvis Bay Production Area 1.

Emmerson Mnangagwa has been officially sworn in as president of Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa took the oath of office for a five-year term in front of thousands of supporters in Harare’s national stadium.

Olufuko Cultural Festival kicked off at Outapi in the Omusati Region. The festival is striving to preserve and revive cultural values, norms and traditions as well as restore people’s cultural practices and heritage.

A solar power plant estimated to feed about 25,8 gigawatts per year to Namibia’s national grid, for the next 25 years, was launched in Gobabis.

Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta says despite the global economic crisis, tourism growth remains intact. Speaking at a tourism business partners networking event in the Ohangwena Region’s Okanyothi village, Shifeta says emerging entrepreneurs play a key role in the growing and sustenance of the national economy.

A delegation of 74, expected to collect 27 human remains of Namibian origin from German, left on Sunday. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, as the line ministry responsible for heritage management, sought Cabinet approval for this exercise.

Namibia and Indonesia are to sign agreements to facilitate cooperation in the fisheries sector during President Hage Geingob’s three-day state visit to the Asian country. President Geingob and delegation will depart on Monday.

The creative economy is able to provide solutions to youth unemployment problems while at the same time dignifying their lives. These were the remarks by Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, during the closing of the SADC Arts Summit that took place in the capital last week.

Namibia has recorded 1,4 million visitors during the first half of 2017. The Namibia Tourism Board is optimistic that the figure will increase as many more holiday goers choose Namibia as a preferred holiday destination.