Clocknet Vocational Training Institute has appealed to all to understand the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

The institute made a call at the closing of the training of administrators on the implementation of the NDP 6 at Otjiwarongo.

Traditional leaders have been urged to play an active role in driving socio-economic development by helping communities tackle poverty, drought and food insecurity.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's message was delivered at the 27th Council of Traditional Leaders Annual Meeting in Otjiwarongo.

While water is essential, residents of Otjiwarongo's Ombili go days without water due to vandalism of infrastructure.

Some of the taps are completely broken, while others only provide water after three days.

The residents now rely mostly on the Ombili Clinic for water.

Residents of Orwetoveni in Otjiwarongo have raised concern over medical waste and contaminated laundry being dumped outside the Orwetoveni Clinic.

Residents say the situation poses a health hazard, particularly for children who play in the surrounding area.

The government has made noticeable progress regarding the integration of ICT in the education sector.

Clocknet Vocational Training Centre has concluded a five-day training programme at Otjiwarongo aimed at equipping strategic administrators with the skills to contribute to the implementation of the NDP 6.

Junior Councillors have called for the establishment of representation in all 14 regions of the country.

They said decentralising youth participation will give young people more opportunities to engage in democratic processes in their communities.

Vevangaune Mungendje, Martin Stephanus and William Boois, who are accused of robbing an American tourist couple at Otjiwarongo this week, have been remanded in custody.

The trio reportedly robbed the victims in the parking lot of a local lodge.

Three suspects have been apprehended by the police in Otjiwarongo after allegedly robbing an American tourist couple at a local lodge in town.

Otjozondjupa Police Community Liaison Officer Maureen Mbeha said the suspects are between the ages of 24 and 33.

Otjiwarongo Municipality has officially handed over the C28 route for rehabilitation, as part of a tripartite agreement with the Road Fund Administration and the Roads Authority.

The road links the industrial area to the major routes of Outjo and Kalkfeld.