The governor of the Kunene Region, Marius Sheya, says drought relief distribution efforts to needy communities in the region are facing delays.
This, according to Sheya, is because of the continued heavy rainfall, as gravel roads are being cut off by strong flowing rivers and flash floods.
To acknowledge the contributions of women in agriculture, various women farmers from the Kavango West Region gathered in Nkurenkuru in celebration of International Women's Day.
Corruption remains a serious issue in Namibia, prompting the ongoing implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, which aims to combat corruption across the country.
Regional bodies, like the Kavango West Regional Forum, play a critical role in monitoring the strategy's effectiveness.
The Kavango West Region will soon have its own improved Civic Affairs Office.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has plans in the pipeline to construct a regional civic affairs office at Nkurenkuru.
The Governor of Kavango West, Sirkka Ausiku, says that even though the region is faced with many developmental challenges, they are not impossible to achieve.
Ausiku emphasised that focus and persistence are all that are needed to address the region's difficulties.
As Namibia celebrates 34 years of independence, the Kavango West is also celebrating 10 years since it was declared an independent region.
Residents of Kavango West Region gathered in numbers to pay homage to the late President Hage Geingob.
The Governor of Kavango West Region, Sirkka Ausiku, shared a message of condolence on behalf of the Kavango West Region.
Kavango West Governor, Sirkka Ausiku, has made a heartfelt plea to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, urging them to prioritise her region for poverty alleviation efforts.
Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku is happy that several capital projects are progressing well after interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, among others.
Ausiku, however, noted that many residents still walk long distances to access basic services.
The Kavango West Regional Council continues to place youth empowerment among its priorities.
Governor Sirkka Ausiku, in her State of the Region Address (SORA) at Nkurenkuru, pointed out various programmes and initiatives geared towards youth empowerment.
