Since the beginning of the year farming communities in the Epukiro Constituency have lost more than 170 livestock to thieves.

Following weeks of 15 OvaHimba families living alongside the road on the outskirts of Kamanjab Settlement, the Kunene Regional Council has intervened to assist the group, that was evicted from a resettlement farm in the area. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services hosted a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day at Eenhana to create awareness of the importance of good menstrual health and management. 

The Oshana Region has since January this year recorded 260 cases of Gender-Based Violence.

Chief Inspector Kaarina Shiimi says 61 rapes were reported in the region, of which 25 victims are children.

The founder of a clothing production and training institute in the Zambezi Region has emphasized the importance of more individuals considering enrolling in such courses to sustain themselves, particularly in light of the high unemployment rate in the country.