The Omuthiya Councillor, Erastus Nekomba, said the lack of national documents among some residents, including pensioners, remains one of the challenges facing the constituency.
Nekomba made the remarks while reflecting on his first eight months in office.
The eight recognised traditional authorities representing the Damara communities have established the Damara Traditional Authorities' Chiefs Association (DATACA).
The decision comes after the recent consultations following the discussions which started in 2023.
Even though it is illegal, individuals are still continuing to erect fences within the boundaries of community forests, especially in the Kavango West Regions.
The Chief Forester for Kavango East and West, Jonas Mwiikinghi, described the illegal fencing as a serious concern.
The remains of two Namibian political prisoners, who died on Robben Island, have been exhumed in Cape Town.
Festus Nehale and Simon Niilenge died while serving prison sentences during the apartheid era.
Their remains will now undergo scientific examination before being repatriated to Namibia.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that Africa cannot celebrate its first women leaders and stop there.
She said this is because the continent's progress will be measured by how many more women rise to leadership and whether they leave the path easier for those who follow.
The Mafwe Traditional Authority accorded land to the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) for the establishment of a National Science, Technology and Innovation Park in the Liselo area, Zambezi region.
Residents of Kaap en Bou Informal Settlement in Grootfontein have petitioned the local municipality over unsatisfactory services.
In their petition, disgruntled residents say they continue to be affected by unemployment, lack of basic municipal services and weak healthcare services.
More than 600 workers from Gendev Group Fishing have been camping outside the company's premises for approximately 20 days due to an unresolved wage dispute.
The Otjinene Village Council is rolling out the prepaid water meter system and electrifying in partnership with Cenored.
The Kongola Constituency is assessing and preparing to respond to emerging flood challenges along the Kwando River.
This follows reports of rising water levels that have already affected agricultural activities in Singalamwe.
