Namibia is expected to import between 140 to 150 000 tonnes of white maize this year. The country is expected to harvest about 45 000 tonnes of white maize locally.
The Information and Communication Technology Ministry has launched the Nationhood and National Pride Forums for Hardap, //Karas, Khomas and Omaheke regions at Mariental in the Hardap region. Deputy Minister Stanley Simataa says the NNP is currently not relevant, especially when the country is confronted by acts of violence, racism and tribalism.
Mourners came to offer their condolences at a memorial set up in front of the Dallas Police Headquarters on Saturday to honor the five police officers killed in a shooting in the US state of Texas, as the investigation into the case continues.
President Hage Geingob has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana for a two-day state visit. He was invited by his counterpart Seretse Khama Ian Khama to strengthen relations between the two countries.
Close to 800 people have benefited from the President's winter charity drive in eight constituencies of the Khomas Region. 2016 is the year the President declared to reinforce efforts of eradicating poverty and making everyone feel part of the Namibian family.
