The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has joined forces in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to promote sustainable food systems in the region.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has called on the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) to review its online application system for loans, saying it does not cater to all learners.

Uerikua was speaking at the Ritja Career Fair at Otjiwanda Secondary School in Grootfontein.

With independence comes the responsibility to develop the country and better the lives of the community in which one lives.

The late Hendri Greeff, who owned the C'est Si Bon and Casa Forno restaurants and accommodation facilities at Otjiwarongo, is one of those who looked after his community.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resource paid a visit to the Otjozondjupa Region to familiarise itself with operations at various companies.

The charcoal industry and rural electrification top the list of concerns in the region.

Education stakeholders in the Okakarara Constituency want 2023 to be a year to address indiscipline and promote community involvement in the education of children.

They expressed these sentiments at a motivational night after schools in the area recorded less than 40 learners pass rate last year.

Senior political leaders and staff of the education directorate undertook a visit to the Okondjatu Combined School in Okakarara Constituency. 

This follows the circulation of images and videos depicting the deplorable condition at the school. 

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua, as part of the Christmas celebration and in heeding the call of sharing with and showing love to the less fortunate, has reached out to the inhabitants of Gam settlement with various activities.

The Roads Authority (RA) will undertake a feasibility study on the condition of the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road.

According to Sydney Boois, who is the Transportation Executive at the RA, the study is to determine the technical, economic, environmental, and social viability of the B1 road's preservation.

The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua has called on the National Youth Council leadership to represent those who elect them into office.

Uerikua was speaking at the 8th Representative Council meeting at Otjiwarongo.

The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua met with stateless and undocumented residents of Otjiwarongo recently to discuss the challenges they face. 

The community, which lives on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo's Ombili location, welcomed the governor's visit.