The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development has commended the Tsandi Village Council for empowering vendors and SME traders.

Oshikulufitu communities in the Anamulenge Constituency of the Omusati Region now have a new primary health care clinic courtesy of the US government.

85% of the population depends on public health services, and the primary health care facility will ensure easy access to such services.

Stakeholders in Namibia's north-central regions held a consultative meeting and raised the need to improve water infrastructure and the construction of new water treatment plants and desalination plants as a way to address the demand for potable water.

The Elenga Enene of Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority, Daniel Shooya, was buried at Omuthitu Gwatshishele cemetery, Onesi constituency, in the Omusati Region.

Shooya died at his homestead on October 31.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is inviting the public to avail vehicles for use in elections.

Omusati ECN's Electoral Officer, Elizabeth Shiningayamwe, says the vehicles should be double or single pickups and not older than ten years.

Swapo Party presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead Namibia and continue the work where her predecessors left off.

Nandi-Ndaitwah remarked this during a Swapo Party rally held at Outapi in the Omusati Region.

The Ovadhimba community in the Omusati Region is up in arms as they say that their attempts to be recognised as a traditional authority for more than 30 years have been futile.

The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has embarked on a countrywide roadshow to educate the public on the newly set minimum wage, which comes into effect early next year.

The targeted roadshow took place at Okalongo in the Omusati Region. 

In a significant community-driven effort, the residents of Otshikutshatshipya Village in the Omusati Region, along with local businesspeople, have successfully built a new and improved outreach point.

Residents of the Tsandi Constituency commemorated the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at Ongongolwa Primary School at Iikokola Village in the Omusati Region.

The day raises awareness about trafficking in persons and the protection of victims's rights.