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. 

Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, taking over from Keir Starmer at Number 10 Downing Street in London on Monday, July 20.