Omaruru Mayor unveils first traffic lights and upgraded taxi rank

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Omaruru Mayor Vincent Kahua has said development in the town continues to take shape as the local municipality has centred its agenda to serve residents' needs.

Kahua said this when officially inaugurating the town's first traffic lights and upgraded taxi rank.

Rains delay distribution of drought relief food in Kunene

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The governor of the Kunene Region, Marius Sheya, says drought relief distribution efforts to needy communities in the region are facing delays.

This, according to Sheya, is because of the continued heavy rainfall, as gravel roads are being cut off by strong flowing rivers and flash floods.

Japan plans improvements to "Voucher Programme"

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The Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has said his government means to introduce improvements to the Japan-funded commodity voucher programme. 

This follows a recent visit to communities in the Kunene Region to assess the drought effects and related challenges.

Hundreds gather in Grootfontein to honour Sam Nujoma

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Hundreds of mourners gathered at Omulunga Stadium in Grootfontein for the memorial service honouring the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, whom they described as a courageous and resilient leader.

Otjozondjupa Governor convenes meeting for late Nujoma's memorial

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Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Uerikua is convening a meeting with stakeholders who will be involved in the preparations of the regional memorial service of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.

The meeting is underway at Grootfontein, where the memorial service is to be held on 24 February.

Otjiwarongo Constituency Office donates N$200,000 to community projects

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The Otjiwarongo Constituency Office has donated money and items to institutions making a meaningful impact on the lives of the communities in the town.

Constituency Councillor Marlene Mbakera handed over a cheque of N$200,000, equipment, and materials to local companies.

All 921 learners in Otjozondjupa placed in schools

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The Otjozondjupa Regional Education Directorate has confirmed the placement of all 921 learners, who were without school at the beginning of the academic year.

Grades 1, 8, and 10 were the most affected.