The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services says individuals grappling with mental health challenges are at a high risk of contemplating and attempting suicide.

More often than not, widowhood is seen by some as a source of shame, stigmatisation, and isolation.

The President of the Africa Hope Development Foundation, Dr. Ernest Kombo, said widows, widowers, and other vulnerable citizens need support and love.

Disgruntled workers of Karasburg Town Council are discontent over the state of affairs, which they say has created an unconducive working environment.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare is in the process of implementing the Conditional Basic Income Grant, which could extend the current list of former Food Bank beneficiaries.

The beneficiaries receive N$600 per month per household.

Housing demand continues to grow at Otavi, and the council has started with the upgrading of its three informal settlements, which were established as a result of illegal settlements.

Otavi Mayor Isaac !Hoaeb says they have started counting the zinc-structured houses for demarcation.