Some residents of Gobabis are camping at the town's municipal head office, waiting for the local authority leadership to receive their petition.

The rezoning of Brakwater on the outskirts of Windhoek to cater for residential and industrial projects formed part of the City of Windhoek council meeting in-depth deliberations.

This follows after the matter was brought forth for consideration of an industrial bricklaying project in the area.

The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region's periurban areas is still moving at a snail's pace due to a lack of transport with only one truck in the region. 

Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has thus asked the region to advertise its need for trucks.

The unwillingness of Windhoek's informal settlement residents to sign lease agreements with the city has delayed the completion of electrification projects.

Windhoek Mayor, Queen Kamati, revealed this during the council meeting. 

President Nangolo Mbumba has left for Beijing, China, where he will join more than 50 African leaders for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

The Forum was established to promote equal consultation, enhancing understanding and promoting cooperation among member countries.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says technology will not flourish without an enabling environment.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah handed over 11 earth dams to the villagers of Onaiwala and Onyeka in the Oshana Region.

Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo says that the theme 'Unity of purpose for a stronger Oshikoto' showcased a period of remarkable progress and development across various sectors.

The One Economy Foundation is looking at expanding services and programmes offered at its Katutura-based Be Free Youth Campus.

Its Executive Chairperson, Monica Geingos, says the decision is informed by the growing needs of young people across Namibia.

Kalkfeld residents can now make their own bricks, following the handover of a brick-making project by the Otjozondjupa Regional Council.

Situated about 70 km from Otjiwarongo, Kalkfeld is a settlement with more than 5,000 inhabitants.