The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.

The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. 

Heavy rains received on Saturday have left many houses surrounded by water at the Ehenye residential area in Oshakati, Oshana Region.

To manage the annual influx of people from various parts of the country, the police in the Oshana Region have intensified their patrol and visibility across the region, which will continue until the 18th of January.

The Oshana Regional Electoral Office in Oshakati is making final preparations to ensure a smooth Presidential and National Assembly Election next Wednesday.

Swapo Party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has promised that she will ensure that those elected into leadership positions deliver.

In no uncertain terms, Nandi-Ndaitwah also stressed that only the public can fire her, and she will call a spade a spade before it happens.

The Vice President of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says the acceleration of the country's developmental agenda can be attained at a fast pace through public-private partnerships. 

She made these remarks during the inauguration of the Onawa police station in the Oshana Region.

Agribank has extended N$22.8 million to farmers in the northern regions in this current financial year.

Of this amount, N$6.9 million is allocated to the Oshana Region.

The acting Regional Commander for Police in the Oshana Region, Fredrick Djadila, has dispatched a team of police officers, including the Oshakati Police Station Commander, to Rochas to to halt a meeting planned by Uukwambi Traditional Community Committee.

Being the only female coach in the Oshana region, Rauna Wahengo Puyeipawa aspires to make a significant impact in the male-dominated football industry.

Ten people were arrested on Saturday after they allegedly assaulted and threatened a 34-year-old woman during her boyfriend's funeral at Oupumako village near Ongwediva.