The grandmother of the recently murdered 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp has expressed dismay over the lack of support the family received from the government and the police after the disappearance of the Grade 0 learner at Okahandja.

Two children died, and two other family members are in intensive care at Rundu State Hospital after an incident of suspected food poisoning.

The Hai||om community in the Kunene Region has adopted resolutions that they want to be included in all government development programmes.

The resolution was adopted following a five-day Hai||om San unity conference at Outjo over the weekend.

The recent influx of water in key catchment areas and floodplains has brought large quantities of fish, making it an ideal opportunity for Northerners to capitalise.

Many of the unemployed have been spending their time by the floodplains, catching fish.

The police long-weekend crime report shows a continued spate of crimes committed against women and girls, with another murder and rape reported over the weekend.