The Hompa of the Mbunza Traditional Authority, Alfons Kaundu, has voiced his concerns regarding the diminishing presence of culture and tradition within communities.

The remarks were made during the Heritage Week Celebration held at Sivara Senior Primary School in Kavango West Region.

Ukwangali Traditional Authority Hompa Eugene Siwombe has called on the community to cooperate with the Malaria Indoor Residual Spray team.

Siwombe was speaking at the launch of the campaign at Nkurenkuru.

The campaign, which will run until early December, aims to achieve 85% coverage.

A concerned group from Mukwe Constituency has issued an urgent petition to the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Roads Authority (RA), demanding immediate accountability over stalled and abandoned multi-million-dollar road projects in the constituency.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Walvis Bay weighbridge is operational.

This follows concerns raised by IPC MP Nelson Kalalunga regarding delays in the repairs at the testing pit.

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu, has asserted that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should not be held responsible for the illicit weapons trade.