The establishment of a new secondary school is officially scheduled to start in Grootfontien to alleviate the issue of overcrowded classrooms.

The police have dismissed allegations circulating on social media that it attempted to cover up a police shooting incident at Okondjatu Settlement, Okakarara, in the Otjozondjupa region earlier this month.

The mayor of Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region, Siegfried Tjehiua, has expressed satisfaction with the land servicing aimed at transforming the town, which includes the development of a Central Business District (CBD).

Governors Pijoo Nganate of Omaheke and John ||Khamuseb of Otjozondjupa conducted a joint visit to raise awareness on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and strengthen cooperation with farmers to protect livestock.

Parliament is set to host the memorial service of the late member of parliament and former Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, with proceedings expected to begin shortly at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek.

The Okakarara community, led by local pastors, erected a white cross at the spot where former Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua lost his life in a car accident earlier this month. 

Former President Nangolo Mbumba, together with the Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Region Regional Council, Paulus Nekundi, led a regional leadership delegation to pay condolences to the bereaved family of the late parliamentarian, James Uerikua.

The Swapo Party Coordinator for the Otjozondjupa Region, Imms Namaseb, emphasised the necessity for the region to diligently pursue the realisation of the ideals championed by the late former governor, James Uerikua.

The late Uerikua advocated for agriculture, infrastructure and youth development.

The Otjozondjupa Region recently hosted its regional athletics competition, bringing together learners from all zones to compete for a spot on the team that will represent the region at the national championships.

The education community, accompanied by the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region, visited Tsaraxa-Aibes Primary School in Otjiwarongo to mourn with learners and staff following the deaths of three teachers in a car crash last week.