Following the deaths of two children out of 12 diagnosed with malnutrition in Otavi earlier this year, the town's mayor, Isaac !Hoaeb, together with the Namibia Housing Action Group, started training residents of the Kap-en-Bou housing project on gardening and nutritional values.

Kap-en-Bou has 705 plots with more than 2,000 residents.

The idea is for each resident of Kap-en-Bou to have a small garden at home, while a large community garden will also be established.

Plans are on the cards to set up street lights along the B1 national road's accident hotspot leading in and out of Otavi.

Otavi Mayor Isaac !Hoaeb says the electrification of the short road stretch is part of interventions to prevent accidents.

Otavi ranks among the accident-prone areas, particularly along the B1 national highway.

Otavi Town Council has launched its three-month mass clean-up campaign to help it create a sustainable waste management system that will ensure a clean environment that is appealing to investors.

The town council will be joined by volunteers during the daily clean-up campaign.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua officially launched the campaign.