The recent Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, held in Outjo, left a lasting positive mark on the town's economy and infrastructure—offering both residents and businesses a welcome boost and bringing a wave of positive change to the town, which played host to netball and football teams from 14 regions.
The police have arrested four men in connection with the theft of 31 cattle from Farm Mountbauten and Farm Bergvlei in the district of Outjo.
Kunene Governor Marius Sheya has revived the Build Together Housing programme in Outjo to help address the backlog of over 4,000 residents on the waiting list.
Currently, the most affected and needy homeowners are located in the town's ever-expanding informal settlements.
Police Deputy Inspector General for Operations Elias Mutota informed police officers at Outjo to stop using the lack of vehicles as an excuse not to attend to emergencies.
This caution comes after reports that police officers do not attend to crime scenes, citing a lack of vehicles.
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa is urging the Kunene Regional Council's management to assess the drought situation and to ensure that people in need benefit from the government's drought relief aid.
Mutorwa made an appeal during his visit to the region to assess the drought situation.
The Community of Outjo is calling for the withdrawal of the re-advertised position for the municipality's Chief Executive Officer, claiming that the requirements were relaxed to suit the council's preferred candidate.
Kunene Region residents are requesting changes to be made to the Khorixas, Epupa, Opuwo Rural, and Outjo constituencies. They also suggest dividing the region into two parts.
Obed Chabani (48), who is facing charges of possession and dealing in cannabis worth over N$300,000, has been remanded in custody following his appearance in the Outjo Magistrates' Court.
Although housing provision in Outjo has been ongoing efficiently, Acting Chief Executive Officer Jaco Labuschagne says the provision of services has been a challenge.
Light to moderate rains recorded over the weekend brought relief from the heat wave in some parts of the country.
Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in places such as Keetmanshoop, which received some light showers on Friday and Saturday.
