The residents of Noordoewer also petitioned !Haib Minerals (PTY) Ltd and Ferrodrill Namibia for overlooking locals when there are job opportunities.

They demanded the company present a well-defined social responsibility plan for the Noordoewer settlement.

Frustrated Noordoewer residents are accusing the local settlement office, which renders municipal services, of failing to deliver adequate service.

Mourners showed up in large numbers for a candlelight ceremony held in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Kavango East Governor's Office, despite the drizzle.

Business leaders paid tribute to Namibia's late leader for his major role in helping to bring Namibia's economy to growth.

Farmers in the Zambezi Region are appealing for government support following the devastating loss of their cattle to lightning strikes.

For many of these farmers, cattle are their primary source of livelihood, and the recent incidents have left them in urgent need of assistance to recover.