More than 100 members of the Shack Dwellers Federation in Okakarara have become new homeowners.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Executive Director, Dr Audrin Mathe said the preparations for the Heroes Day Commemoration will go ahead with or without the participation of the Hardap Regional Council.

The Hardap Regional Council has withdrawn its staff members from taking part in the preparations for the Heroes Day commemoration scheduled to take place at Mariental.

San children in Tsumkwe now have an Early Development Centre with the capacity to accommodate 142 children. Funded by the Palms for Life Organisation - the centre named Chief Tsamkxao Coma Early Childhood Centre was officially opened by the Deputy Minister of Marginalized Communities Royal /Ui/o/oo.

Members of the police force took part in sporting activities in honour of the outgoing Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Sebastian Ndeitunga, which also marked his 60th birthday anniversary. Ndeitunga served as NamPol's Chief for 17 years.