The Namibia Biomass Industrial Group says the participation of key exhibitors contributed significantly to the success of this year's Biomass Fair at Otjiwarongo.

Otjiwarongo Municipality has highlighted that it is still sourcing funds to set up an open market for street vendors scattered around the town.

Currently, Otjiwarongo is without a functional open market, which has left vendors trading along busy intersections and pathways.

The Otjiwarongo Municipality Fire and Emergency Services Division has demonstrated new firefighting technology known as the "grass blower" aimed at improving response to bush and grass fires.

The demonstration took place during the Standard Bank Biomass Fair and Industry Conference in Otjiwarongo.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has called for greater investment in Namibia's biomass industry, saying the sector has the potential to create jobs, restore degraded land and drive economic growth.

The Otjozondjupa Regional Library is expanding its role beyond promoting literacy by spearheading a road safety awareness campaign.

The campaign is aimed at educating communities on responsible road use and proper accident scene conduct.

Vice Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Christopher Likuwa, says there is a need for Namibia's transport systems to be designed, managed and regulated in a manner that prevents deaths or serious injuries.

The Popular Democratic Movement's (PDM) Women and Youth League representatives completed a leadership and capacity-building indaba at Otjiwarongo.

A 40-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in Otjiwarongo after police allegedly discovered pharmaceutical products and baby formula being sold illegally from his tuck shop in Orwetoveni.
 

The Namibia Standard Institute (NSI) is undertaking a workshop on informal settlement profiles validation with some local authorities.

Petrosol Petroleum Solutions co-owner Johan Botes says creating an enabling environment for the private sector to grow is key to job creation and poverty reduction in Namibia.

Botes made the remarks during the company's 25th corporate anniversary gala held at Otjiwarongo.