Small holder farmers in communal areas have been the main beneficiaries of a partnership between the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation - FAO - and the Namibia National Farmers' Union- NNFU.
The National Council Chairperson says the Rural Women's Parliament, with Men as Partners has assisted communities to empower themselves through starting their own projects.
UNESCO Representative to Namibia Dr Jean Pierre Iiboudo is happy that Oshituthi shOmagongo, or Marula festival was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for Humanity.
Founding President Dr Sam Nujoma says cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity, especially in the face of rising globalisation.
Otjozondupa Region's Kalkveld settlement is not forgotten by government, which will not allow it to turn into a ghost town.
President Hage Geingob met with elderly residents at the settlement, assuring them as such.
President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to deal with traditional authority disputes in an atmosphere of respect for the elderly.
In a speech read on his behalf the Head of State called on attendees at this year's annual 'Omagongo Cultural Festival' held at Onamega village in Omusati region on Saturday, to unite.
On Saturday, members of the Namibian Police were forced to intervene and stop a group of University of Namibia students from attempting to break into the campus food court, 'The Grub' as they wanted to turn it into a study area. UNAM management had the building closed off some time ago.
The new chairperson of the Kavango East Farmers Union said that if farmers are fairly compensated for losses as a result of human-wildlife conflict, humans and animals will live in harmony.
