Despite several visits and promises by political party representatives over the years, residents of Baboon City on the outskirts of Windhoek say they are only pleading for one basic necessity, water.

Three decades ago, Omuthiya was more of a village, with limited services and infrastructure.

Today, it has transformed into the capital of the Oshikoto Region with established residential areas reflecting its rapid urban growth.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has announced a ten-million-dollar food/cash for work programme aimed at providing immediate income support while creating community assets in rural Namibia.

The |Khomas Regional Council in the capital handed over 71 mattresses, valued at N$50.000 to A. Shipena Secondary School's hostel.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has reaffirmed that peace and security remain the bedrock of regional integration and economic development.