The principal and staff members of M.H. Greeff visited the Windhoek Central Prison today to hand over certificates of appreciation and about 50 packets of hygienic items to prisoners who helped build classrooms for the school. The jail officers involved also received certificates. The gift packs contained, among other things, soap, toothpaste and washcloths, and were donated by the parents of the school. According to the principal, George Kandetu, and deputy commissioner Veikko Armas, this is an

25K views · 271 reactions | ON FIRE ... The Windhoek police barracks next to the Windhoek Correctional Facility caught fire early on Sunday morning. Firefighters are stopping the fire from spreading, while the police are yet to release information on the cause of the fire, or whether any injuries or fatalities were reported. This is a developing story. Video: Charlotte Nambadja | The Namibian | Facebook

COURT PROTEST ... City of Windhoek street cleaners stage a protest at the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Friday, after the court appearance of three of their colleagues and activist Michael Amushelelo, who were arrested on Wednesday. The cleaners are involved in a strike about working conditions. Video: Werner Menges | The Namibian

2.5K views · 11 reactions | VIBRANT CULTURE ... The Indonesian embassy in Windhoek hosted 'Harmony of Nusantara: The Colours of Indonesia' at the National Theatre of Namibia on Thursday. The first-time event served as an introduction to Indonesian culture, musical instruments and traditional dance. Delegates from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung and the Indonesian embassy shared the stage with a number of local artists. Video: Martha Mukaiwa | The Namibian | Facebook

2.9K views · 48 reactions | Culture and diversity are being celebrated here at the Windhoek //Ae//gams Arts and Culture Festival at the City of Windhoek upper parking area. Here below is the Amaburuxa Cultural Group. | City of Windhoek | Facebook