Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have raised concerns about the increasing cases of suicide. They are now appealing to the public going through problems and challenges to seek help instead of taking their own lives.
The concern follows after police recorded three suicides of security forces in one week.
As he steps down as the Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze has called on the incoming commander to solidify policing systems with farmers and the community to help curb stocktheft.
Tsumeb Mayor Mathews Hangula says he is pleased with the progress of the servicing of the Nomtsoub extension 9 area, where evicted families from Endombo Hostels will be given first priority to purchase or build houses there.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on stock theft charges after he was caught with 14 stolen Bonsmara studs from Farm Omantumba in the Hochfeld area of Okahandja District, Otjozondjupa Region.
The cattle are valued at N$426,000.
The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has expressed the need for the upper house and regional councils to engage communities to listen to their concerns.
This will help in the formulation of development agendas and legislative frameworks.
A joint report, addressing Africa's ambitions to be more effective and inclusive on the global stage, was launched by Namibia's Vice President at Tsumeb.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is to officially launch the Report of the Joint Namibia-Amani Africa High-Level Panel of Experts on Africa and the Reform of the Multilateral System.
Residents of Otjiwarongo Constituency have been urged to give the Swapo Party another mandate to ensure continued development in the region. This call was made by Marlene Mbakera, the assigned Swapo Party Leader for the Otjozondjupa Region, during a mini rally held at the Kalkfeld Settlement.
Government schools that have been damaged by wind and rain storms in the Otjozondjupa Region will be renovated during this financial year.
This was revealed by the region's governor, James Uerikua, during the State of the Region Address.
Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has applauded the Kunene Region for making great strides towards its elimination of malaria, although the disease remains a threat in the country.
