Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.

NUDO MP, Vetaruhe Kandorozu, raised concerns about deteriorating service infrastructure in rural areas.

He said that while some towns have reported weather affecting electricity, this doesn't seem to be the case in more developed areas.

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has urged the inhabitants to use the region's profile report as a tool for making informed decisions and investment planning. 

He made the call while launching the region's profile, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) at Keetmanshoop. 

Most rural constituents in the Omaheke Region are in need of better service provision, such as health, water, sanitation, education, road upgrades and income-generating projects to improve their livelihoods.

The communities shared this during the governor's office outreach programme. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised constituency councillors who did not attend his meeting aimed at discussing development and matters related to the Zambezi Regional Council.

Youth of the Commonwealth have called on member states to design and ensure digital education tools for marginalised communities in rural areas. 

In a move to address Namibia's land and housing challenges, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform has unveiled its strategic priorities for the next two years.

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has voiced concern about expensive land and farms in Namibia, saying there is a need to regulate their purchase prices.

The new Simwine of the Masubia Traditional Authority, Gilbert Moraliswani III, has said he will stand on the shoulders of those who fought for the independence of Namibia.

He pledged to carry the responsibility bestowed on him with humility, openness, and respect for other traditional authorities.

Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb has said that his office will work hard in addressing challenges facing residents of the Osire Refugee Settlement.