Local authorities and regional councils in ||Kharas and Hardap owe NamPower millions of dollars, with Mariental Municipality carrying the largest reported debt at N$295.9 million.

Home Affairs, Safety and Security Minister Lucia Iipumbu has linked the marriage-record verification exercise to decades-old gaps uncovered during the Ministry's digitisation process, which began in 2021.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has maintained that the Cabinet remains accountable for government business even when a ministerial portfolio is vacant. The vacancy at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has since been filled through the appointment of a new minister.

From humble beginnings under a tree in 1978 to a combined school of 620 learners, Namavambi Combined School continues to persevere despite facing challenges.

This emerged during a recent visit by Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo.

Alpha Sampofu Combined School held a wellness and team-building activity to mark Teachers' Day, bringing together educators from different schools to promote healthy living and teamwork.