The death of veteran liberation struggle icon Helao Joseph Shityuwete has left family, friends, and fellow veterans mourning the loss of a historic giant. 

The former People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) commander and Robben Island political prisoner died at his home on Saturday. 

Residents of Onghala Village are complaining that the Ministry of Health and Social Services' outreach program has not reached them yet.

Onghala is one of the villages affected by the flood waters from southern Angola, and residents want the Ministry to come and witness their conditions.

The water levels in the Cuvelai flood plains generally known as oshanas have risen due to heavy rains and all necessary precautionary measures need to be in place for possible floods.

This was revealed by the Deputy Director for Hydrology in the Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Pauline Mufeti.