The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners.

The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties.

Despite the opening of the new academic year this week, learners at some schools in the Zambezi Region are without accommodation pending the recruitment of hostel staff.

Zambezi Education Director Alex Sikume says there is a delay in the opening of four new hostels in the region.

Accommodation facilities in Omuthiya are fully booked ahead of the Heroes Day commemoration on August 26.

Economic activities have also picked up in the past few weeks due to the high influx of people.