Four women, moved by the plight of orphans and vulnerable children have taken up the vocation to support needy children in their area.

A youth entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) workshop held in Keetmanshoop on Friday addressed the issue of poor business plan skills, which is a major barrier to many young people's access to the National Youth Development Fund.

Grootfontein Municipality has undertaken a groundbreaking ceremony to implement electricity services at Omulunga Extension 7.
Once completed, the electrification project will benefit about 400 houses in the area.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, has reminded Naute Irrigation Farm management to run the operation profitably and make a meaningful contribution to the country’s GDP. 

He made the call during his visit to the farm as part of his familiarisation visit to ||Kharas Region. 

The Municipality of Grootfontein announced plans to impound stray livestock roaming the streets and informal settlements of the town.

Acts of kindness have poured in for a mother of five, Sharon Muyatwa, who was left destitute after their home was flooded by heavy rains. 

Muyatwa and her family were left without shelter and food.
The Katima Mulilo Town Council stepped in.

NamPower has awarded full bursaries worth N$12 million to 15 students pursuing various fields of study at local and SADC tertiary institutions.
The NamPower Bursary Scheme has been in existence for over 26 years and has invested millions in the education of hundreds of Namibians. 

MeatCo conducted a strategic review and planning session for the year ahead at Katima Mulilo. 

During the session, MeatCo Interim Chief Executive Officer Albertus !Aochamub highlighted that despite Namibia meeting all set protocols by importing countries, there is still a problem with supply. 

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.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi arrived back in the country this afternoon following the conclusion of her official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Witbooi participated in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit.