The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has urged parliamentary standing committees to effectively plan and coordinate activities to avoid duplication of tasks in their oversight duties.

The government has directed that the issues of housing and sanitation be considered for declaration as a state of emergency.

The final results within the |Khomas Region show that members of the |Khomanin community voted in favour of removing Chief Juliane Gawa!nas through a vote of no confidence, with 889 votes supporting the motion and 87 opposing it.

Sixty learners at !Guxa-eibes Primary School has received winter school uniforms through funds raised during a community fun run at Otjiwarongo.

The initiative, spearheaded by the organiser Rauna Shilunga, raised N$10,000 towards the purchase of winter uniforms as temperatures continue to drop.