The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, says notable development has taken place at Otjinene since it was declared a village council ten years ago.

The increasing number of learners at the Usiel Ndjavera Primary School in the Otjinene constituency is putting pressure on service delivery, with over 1,000 learners enrolled this academic year.

Omburo Fishing Enterprises has reached out to small and medium enterprises at Otjinene with equipment that will assist them in their production.

The donated items include sewing machines, bending machines, building materials, and laptops.

Learners of Kalenga Primary School in Grootfontein can now cross the roads with guidance following the launch of patrols courtesy of Trigon Mine. 

The 14-1 road linking Grootfontein, Otjinene, and the Omaheke Region is one of the busiest roads in Grootfontein.

The leaders and residents of the Otjinene constituency joined the rest of the country in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob, whom they describe as a leader of note, a people's president, and someone who always stood by his word.

Much has been said about the Namibian government's social grants not being sufficient to cater for the needs of the beneficiaries.

Standard Bank Namibia, through its corporate social responsibility programme, has reaffirmed its commitment to gradually move low-income earners from shacks to modern houses.

The bank pledged N$2,6 million towards the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia project for this year.

A family from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region has embarked on a gardening project to create jobs for fellow rural residents.

The Ovaherero and Ovambanderu communities converged at Ozombu Zovindimba in Otjinene, Omaheke Region, over the weekend for an annual commemoration that promotes the spirit of unity as well as to share updates on the ongoing genocide discussions.