In the ongoing battle against drug abuse, the Ohangwena Region is taking a firm stance, with the police having confiscated drugs worth N$1.7 million this year. 

The residents of Ongwediva's Sky Phase 3 can now enjoy the benefits of a N$4.1 million electricity connection.

Residents welcome the new development as a Christmas gift.

Over 200 residents of Ondangwa have received plots to build their homes at Omashaka Proper Informal Settlement.

Out of the 231 plots, 37 were awarded through the Shack Dwellers Federation (SDF).

The plots have been serviced with water reticulation and electricity to the tune of N$4.3 million.

Healthcare service at the Okahao District Hospital is expected to improve with the arrival of medical equipment from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).

The Ohangwena regional leadership is looking to resolve their current issues over grazing land with Angolan farmers.

Thousands of cattle graze in the area.

Police in the Oshana Region have vowed to keep their boots on the ground throughout the festive season, thus ensuring that they maintain law and order during this time of year, which records a high influx of people to the region.

The police regional commander for Ohangwena has urged residents and visitors to adhere to the law.

Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, in the same vein, encouraged police officers to work diligently and treat citizens equally before the law.

The Swapo Party Coordinator for the Ohangwena Region, Phillemon Josua, says the regional leadership is not in support of those who want to demonstrate against the appointment of NamPol's former chief, Sebastian Ndeitunga, as governor.

Men and women in uniform in the Oshikoto Region will be deployed across the region to ensure police visibility and minimise crime incidents during the festive season.

The Vice President of Swapo, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has implored the party's youth league's national executive committee to focus on pertinent issues that will benefit Namibia and its people.