Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has raised concerns over food security that remains a challenge for many households, attributed to unemployment, climate change, and drought.
Kathindi called for continued efforts to ensure that people have access to adequate food, both now and in the future.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi said the region's economic ambitions must contribute to Namibia's broader development agenda, including the objectives of the Sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030.
The governors of the Oshana, Oshikoto and Omusati regions have paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, describing her as a wise and compassionate leader who united families and touched many lives.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has extended financial assistance to the family of the murdered 34-year-old Christofina Khanuses, including funeral arrangements.
Khanuses, an unemployed mother of six minor children, was found raped and murdered on 11 October in the Nomtsoub location of Tsumeb.
Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi says there is need for youth, SMEs and farmers of the region to take active participation and benefits in economic development.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi on Wednesday visited the bereaved family of four people who died in a vehicle accident last Friday between Oshigambo and Onethindi.
The victims were travelling from Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region, to their village.
A long-standing justice gap in the Oshikoto Region is beginning to close, as the Omuthiya Periodical Magistrate's Court, which commenced last month, continues making an impact.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, during his State of Region Address at Omuthiya, identified water provision, agriculture, network connectivity, education, roads, health, and security and justice as areas of priority.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi says corruption is an obstacle to socio-economic progress and calls for the need for decisive actions at all levels.
A government delegation paid a condolence visit to the widow of the late Sam Nepando, deceased headman of Onelago Village in the Oshikoto Region.
Nepando was fatally shot on Friday at Iikokola.
