The 23rd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, which attracted 457 exhibitors, has come to an end.

Ongwediva Town Council Chief Executive Officer Damien Egumbo attributed the success of this year's edition to the improvement the committee had made.

Tsumeb Mayor Mathews Hangula says he is pleased with the progress of the servicing of the Nomtsoub extension 9 area, where evicted families from Endombo Hostels will be given first priority to purchase or build houses there.

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya says land reform is crucial for equitable land distribution, addressing historical injustice, and promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development.

He made this remark in his State of the Region Address.

Katima Mulilo now boasts a new set of traffic lights situated at the junction of Sam Nujoma Avenue and Mafuta Road.

At the commissioning of the traffic lights, Mayor John Ntemwa said the new set of traffic lights was necessitated by increased traffic in the town.

The Hano Youth Foundation organised a one-day workshop in Windhoek aimed at motivating local youth to excel in academic work and instilling in them skills to grab opportunities. 

Quintina Tjizumaue scooped the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation title at a glittery event in the capital. 

Romancia Seibes came out as the first runner-up, followed by Celither Baldwin.

Tjizumaue, in her new role, will serve as the ambassador of all local NGOs and civil society organisations.

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.