Veteran journalist Erasmus Captain Hendjala was buried today at Onyikanyika Cemetery in the Omusati Region.

The Chairperson of the Omusati Regional Council Management Committee, Daniel Iilende, has urged the region's political and administrative leadership to implement government projects in a timely manner.

Veteran educationalist and trailblazer Maria Kusch, who broke racial barriers in the education sector, was buried in her hometown of Keetmanshoop. 

She died at the age of 83. 

NBC's Kaisames FM has consistently run campaigns to raise awareness about road safety.

Through this initiative, motorists have become more informed about safe driving practices, such as adhering to speed limits, wearing seatbelts, and not drinking and driving.

The town of Rehoboth has come under scrutiny for drug use following the arrest of five individuals on drug-related charges. 

Among those arrested are Naomi Fisch and her boyfriend, Steven Schneiders. 

Otjozondjupa Health Director Gerbhado Timotheus has expressed concern over the increase in cholera cases at Grootfontein, with 22 positive cases confirmed.

The 22 cases stem from 83 samples tested, with 40 testing negative and the rest remaining pending.

The formalisation of Diary, Nova and Makaravani West compounds is gaining momentum following the allocation of 100 million dollars by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.
 
The construction of roads, water and sewer lines will start next week.
  

The Botswana government has approached authorities in Namibia through the Namibian Embassy in Gaborone with a view to erect a monument in honor of Namibia's founding leaders.
 

The Okapuka Roadblock between Windhoek and Okahandja has been quiet, as most holidaymakers are yet to make their way back from their destinations.

Few cars arrived from holiday destinations, but mostly those traveling between Windhoek and Okahandja.

The |Khomas Regional Council and the Moses ǁGaroëb Constituency Office, under the leadership of Councillor Stefanus Ndengu, held a handing-over ceremony of Christmas gifts for the elderly in the constituency.