Government schools that have been damaged by wind and rain storms in the Otjozondjupa Region will be renovated during this financial year.
This was revealed by the region's governor, James Uerikua, during the State of the Region Address.
The Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya, says only 148 out of the 204 trainees will be appointed as registration officials in the Otjozondjupa Region.
General voter registration is scheduled to start on June 3 and last until August 1.
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua urged the voter registration officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to uphold the values of the institution.
A severe storm that hit Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region on Sunday did not only cause significant damage to infrastructure but also left a 15-year-old girl traumatised after a near-death experience.
To mark the 120th commemoration of the Herero/Nama genocide on January 12, Jefta Nguherimo, an Ovaherero reparation activist, held a public lecture in Otjiherero language for locals at Okakarara, highlighting the significance of the day.
Livestock farmers in the Okakarara District are worried as their animals have started to die as a result of a lack of grazing.
Most farmers say they cannot afford animal fodder.
An nbc News team driving through Okakarara witnessed malnourished cattle roaming around in search of grazing.
All Social Security Commission (SSC) services will soon become easily accessible to residents of Otjiwarongo and the surrounding areas as the commission initiates the construction of the Otjiwarongo Regional Office.
