Passed down from mother to daughter, traditional craftsmanship remains a source of pride, identity, and survival for generations of Himba women.
In Epupa, these skills continue to sustain families while keeping ancestral knowledge alive.
The week-long Kunene River Mouth Outreach Programme has concluded, giving government first-hand insight into the region's development needs and untapped potential.
Poor roads remain a daily struggle for residents of remote Kunene communities, causing delays in accessing emergency services.
The situation is evident along the stretches connecting Orumue, Otjinungua, Onyuva, Ondiye and Etanga.
A new harbour at Cape Fria could open an exciting chapter in Namibia's economic development. Beyond transforming the country's northern coastline, the proposed project carries hopes of positioning Kunene as a logistics, tourism and investment hub, with the possibility of a modern smart city.
Growing up in a remote community should never limit a child's dreams or determine their future.
At Otjinungwa Primary School, Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua encouraged learners to look beyond their circumstances, remain disciplined and pursue education as a pathway to a better future.
The Northern Namibia development C.C. diamond mine in the Northern Kunene Region, once expected to contribute to Namibia's economy and create employment, now stands idle due to a lack of investment.
Young people from the Omuramba Okaserandu Youth Organisation have joined hands with the Opuwo Town Council to clean public spaces and promote hygiene as a shared community responsibility.
Efforts to improve basic services and development in Opuwo are gaining momentum, with the Town Council addressing hard water, roads and access to land.
Water drawn from natural springs has sustained families and livestock at Okorosave for generations, but contamination has often threatened this vital lifeline.
That is now changing, following the official commissioning and handover of developed and protected springs at Okorosave in the Kunene Region.
Parents are being urged to be more present in the lives of boys, as the absence of fathers can leave mothers carrying the responsibility of raising them alone.
