A motor vehicle accident claimed the lives of the driver and four passengers in the early hours of this morning on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo. 

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has promised to create job opportunities for young people if elected to power in the November national elections. 

Its president, Martin Lukato, addressed a media briefing at Ondangwa.

Oshana Governor Elia Irimari says the persistent drought has a significant negative impact on families in urban centres within his region and that they too deserve to get food aid to help them get through the drought.

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.

NamPol Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has commended the government for addressing a lack of manpower in the police force.

He remarked this when he officially opened the police basic training course at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre in Ondangwa.