The Otjozondjupa Regional Council elected new leaders to fill the vacant positions left by two councilors who went to parliament. 

To keep reservists motivated and encouraged in their duties, Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa has promoted 16 reservists in the region. 

Among them, one reservist was elevated to the rank of inspector and another to sergeant 2.

Heavy rains in and around Omaruru have caused the Omaruru River to flood its banks, leading to significant damage to nearby properties, including guesthouses.

The Kashana Guesthouse was particularly affected, with its fencing destroyed and water entering guest rooms, forcing some guests to check out.

Community members harbouring criminals have been urged to inform police officers about their presence to root out crime in Tsumkwe.

An unemployed mother and her six children have been left destitute after heavy rains destroyed their home in Otjiwarongo this week.

Electricity Pricing and Financial Modelings Senior Manager at NamPower, Christo Visser, says the 17.44% they applied from the electricity control board is 33% below their operational cost. 

In an effort to manage, develop, conserve, and protect water resources in Namibia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has engaged farmers, local authorities, and mines at Tsumeb Community Hall to discuss the Water Resource Management Act.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera visited the family of a 15-year-old boy who committed suicide last weekend in Otjwarongo.

The chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlyn Mbakera, has said Otjiwarongo's blocked drainage system needs to be attended to while there is a need to construct another bridge.

Her remarks follow the flooding of the town recently after heavy rains.

A human head was found dumped at the railway line in Grootfontein yesterday.

Two 14-year-old boys discovered the head, which was wrapped in a black refuse bag, in an open space.