Continued copper wire theft is worrisome and hampering progress in Otjiwarongo's new Extension 12 residential area.

The Rogate Primary School in the Otjozondjupa Region has been rated as the worst-performing school in the region.

In order to motivate learners, Cenored sponsored the best-performing ones to encourage others to do better.

Cenored and Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited have agreed to reduce the current electricity tariff from 1.96 kilowatts to 1.34 kilowatts, effective next March.

At present, only about 57% of Namibia has access to electricity due to high tariffs.

192 houses were connected to electricity at Ombili Informal Settlement at Otjiwarongo through CENORED's peri-urban electrification project.

Phase six of the project is also underway at a cost of N$1,8 million.

Plans are underway to drill two boreholes at the Tsumkwe settlement as the influx of people continues to put pressure on the authorities to provide basic services such as water and sanitation.