The Oshikoto Regional Council, in its New Year's Message, has called on its inhabitants to start ploughing their fields and cultivating their land for food self-sufficiency.

The Oshikoto Regional Council has proven that members of the youth can serve in leadership positions by electing two young regional councillors.

The Oshikoto Regional Council has decided to use 60% of its income from 5% rates and taxes from local authorities, surcharges from sales of electricity, and value-added tax refunds on small-scale projects.