As Olufuko prepares for its 15th edition, leaders have emphasised that the annual festival must be protected and expanded, despite years of criticism that it promotes paganism.
 

Residents of Onamishu in the Eengodi Constituency of the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns over taps running dry. 

During the autumn and winter seasons, water supply becomes limited compared to the rainy season.

The Eengodi Constituency Councillor Saara Shikokola has marked over seven months in office by reflecting on community achievements and structural challenges.

One of the achievements highlighted is the introduction of a mobile police station, which visits the area every Monday.

Kufamosha Information Disability Center Spokesperson Wilhelmina Kashima said some families still hide relatives with disabilities by keeping them at home and not exposing them to the outside world.

She was speaking during the opening ceremony of the Kufamosha Expo at Oshifukwa in the Oshikoto Region.

Residents of Okapuku in the Omuthiya Constituency in the Oshikoto Region have applauded the government for bringing services closer, as poor network coverage is now a thing of the past. For years, rural communities struggled to stay connected due to unstable coverage.

A long-standing justice gap in the Oshikoto Region is beginning to close, as the Omuthiya Periodical Magistrate's Court, which commenced last month, continues making an impact.

Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development Marlayn Mbakera has suggested that the National Youth Development Fund roll out grants in addition to loans and review the selection criteria for applications.

Three decades ago, Omuthiya was more of a village, with limited services and infrastructure.

Today, it has transformed into the capital of the Oshikoto Region with established residential areas reflecting its rapid urban growth.

Community members turned up in large numbers to support learners from different schools during the Tsumkwe Primary and Secondary Schools Cluster Cultural Festival.

Four Namibian women from Oshikoto Region who returned home from Vredendal in South Africa’s Western Cape following anti-illegal immigration protests have thanked the government for arranging their safe repatriation but say they now face unemployment and need assistance to restart their lives.