Outapi Town Council has upgraded its five informal settlements and has lined up development projects this year.
The Council will construct phase one of the water reticulation infrastructure at Outapi-extension-18, at a cost of N$1.1 million, and provide water at extension-13, costing another N$1 million.
Housing provision remains a priority to the Kunene Regional Council, and it has made headway with the already-constructed houses for low-income earners at Okanguati, Sesfontein, and Fransfontein settlements.
A veteran of the national liberation struggle, Jona Amunyela, was buried at Odibo in the Ohangwena Region on Friday.
He died on December 13th, at the age of 66.
Amunyela joined the Swapo Party in 1970 and went into exile four years later.
There were no major crimes recorded during the kick-off of this year's festive season in the Oshana Region.
This was stated by Oshana Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria in an interview with nbc News.
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund recorded ten fatalities since the 10th of December.
Its Senior Accident and Injury Prevention Officer, Abner Iitumba, is calling on road users to be extra cautious on the road.
People flocked to shopping malls in Oshakati in the Oshana Region to do shopping for Christmas.
Surprisingly, this year witnessed less traffic congestion in town compared to previous years.
The Kunene Regional Council's Ohamaremba-Okanguati water supply project, meant to provide quality water to residents of Okanguati settlement and surrounding areas, is well on track.
Tsandi Village Council's Chief Executive Officer, Kephas Haitembu, is calling on the private and public sectors to invest in the local authority to boost the domestic economy.
Omusati police will intensify their presence and visibility in the community by executing random patrols to maintain law and order and ensure that people are safe during the festive season.
This was stated by Omusati Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson in an interview with nbc News.
An Oshana Region-based AIDS activist went public about her HIV status 21 years ago and has since not looked back, advocating to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
