Teachers in the Opuwo education circuit are taking steps to improve learning outcomes by developing a localised teaching manual for Social Studies learners in Grades 4 to 7.

The initiative aims to make education more relevant, practical and impactful for learners in the Kunene Region.

The Development Bank of Namibia has called on women and young entrepreneurs in the Erongo Region to make use of available financing opportunities to start, grow, and expand their businesses.

The call was made during a DBN Open Session held in Omaruru. 

Learners at Mururani Combined School in Mankumpi Constituency have been urged to take charge of their future through education, discipline and responsible choices.

The call was made by Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo during a visit to the school.

Residents in Opuwo have raised concerns over recurring flooding, as multiple river channels converge into one stream, causing overflows that threaten homes, roads and livelihoods.

Both natural water flow and human activity are worsening the situation.

Junior Councillors have called for the establishment of representation in all 14 regions of the country.

They said decentralising youth participation will give young people more opportunities to engage in democratic processes in their communities.