The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has taken the decision to directly procure pharmaceutical and clinical items from suppliers due to challenges with unreliable supplies.

All Social Security Commission (SSC) services will soon become easily accessible to residents of Otjiwarongo and the surrounding areas as the commission initiates the construction of the Otjiwarongo Regional Office.

The founders of 4x4 Electrics from the Netherlands recently visited the Young Africans Centre in Otjiwarongo to introduce their innovative concept for environmentally friendly transportation: a solar-powered vehicle.

Mourners gathered at Otjiwarongo to pay their respects to the late Manfred |Uxamb, who was widely regarded as a leader who deeply understood the needs of the people.

The Ministry of Basic Education, Arts, and Culture has expressed concern over the lack of career guidance in many secondary schools throughout the country.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is in Otjiwarongo to commemorate Intellectual Property Day and reflect on the work done by innovators and creators around the world.

This year, the day is commemorated under the theme "Focusing on Women, Accelerating IP, Innovation, and Creativity."

Countries around the world observed World Water Day on Wednesday.

At Otjiwarongo, residents of the informal settlements there used the occasion to call on their municipality to set up water points close to their households.

Otjiwarongo Mayor, Kandiwapa Shivute says the council will roll out its housing units' decongestion plans.

The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Dr Peya Mushelenga, has urged reporters of the national broadcaster to also focus their coverage in rural areas.

Motorists at Otjiwarongo are calling on the local municipality to fix potholes that they say are damaging their vehicles and slowing down their business.