Residents of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region gathered on Saturday to celebrate World Music Day, an international event that highlights the power of music in promoting cultural diversity, social cohesion and economic development.
Activists and descendants of 1904-1908 genocide victims raised concerns over the absence of, particularly, genocide in the education curriculum.
They raised these concerns during a panel discussion ahead of the official commemoration this week.
The Police in the Otjozondjupa Region on Thursday marked the 16th anniversary of the Women’s Network, celebrating the achievements and increasing leadership roles of female officers within the force.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has blamed poor leadership and weak management systems affecting service delivery across the country.
She made the remarks during the ministry's planning and financial management meeting held recently in Otjiwarongo.
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 Municipality of Grootfontein announced plans to impound stray livestock roaming the streets and informal settlements of the town.
To combat open defecation and raise awareness about sanitation and hygiene, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council handed over 109 pit latrine toilets in the Tsumkwe Constituency.
90 learners from Otjozondjupa have gathered in Okahandja to attend the ICT boot camp organised by the regional directorate.
The Mayor of Otjiwarongo, Gotlieb Shivute, has stressed the importance of development, asserting that the municipality is undertaking several key projects to effectively deliver essential services to the community.
A delegation from the Zambian National Assembly dealing with parliamentary reforms paid a working visit to the Otjozondjupa Regional Council for benchmarking purposes.
