A resident of Keetmanshoop, Hans Jaartze, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for a knife murder.
26-year-old Jaartze pleaded guilty to a murder charge at the start of his trial in the Keetmanshoop Regional Court.
He blamed alcohol for taking the life of his victim.
This year, International Day of Education is intended to raise awareness about effective approaches in education towards peace while ensuring commitment to their implementation.
International Day of Education is observed on the 24th of January every year, dedicated to education.
The Chief of Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Ndilimani Iipumbu, and the Oshana Regional Governor, Elia Irimari, have joined forces to stop the illegal fencing of large areas of communal land, particularly grazing areas.
Zambezi Governor, Alufea Sampofu, says the region's NSSCO and NSSCA results over the past years have been disappointing.
Sampofu wonders where the problem is if all teachers are qualified, while the environment in most schools is conducive to learning and teaching.
The Zambezi Regional Health Directorate has commenced its malaria spraying campaign in the region, which has reported over 7,000 cases since January 2023.
