With the start of the school year, heavy traffic has become a daily occurrence as learners are dropped off and picked up from schools.

The Student Union of Namibia has expressed concern about the fate of the 64% of learners who failed to qualify for AS Level, following a national pass rate of 36%.

The Education Deputy Director in Omaheke, Eliakim Kavari, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring equal access to education, emphasising that no child should be denied learning opportunities due to financial constraints. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced 32 confirmed cholera cases in the Grootfontein District as of 12 January. Of 99 suspected cases, 32 were confirmed, with zero deaths recorded.

Mourners are flocking to the homestead of the late Swapo stalwart and freedom fighter Kanana Hishoono at Onambutu village in the Eenhana Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to console the bereaved family and pay their last respects.

Hishoono died at age 89 on 14 January.