Coblenz Combined School in the Okakarara Constituency has celebrated its seven decades of educating generations of learners and contributing to the development of the community.

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia's Northern Region has re-elected Mathew Mberiuana as Chairperson for another two-year term.

Mberiuana has held the position since 2016.

The Ozonahi Conservancy and Community Forest handover project materials to the community to strengthen grassroots conservation efforts in the area.

As part of the conservancy efforts to support sustainable rural development, 16 different projects benefited from the initiative.

The Otjiwarongo community has given input on the proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services conducted the public consultation to gather views before the proposed amendments are tabled in Parliament.

Residents of Otjiwarongo have petitioned the municipality, calling for improved service delivery and compliance with a directive issued by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development.

The petition includes debt relief, water provision, land allocation, and public engagement.

Young Namibians, particularly young women, have been urged to look beyond traditional farming practices and view agriculture as a viable business and pathway to economic empowerment.     

Okakarara Regional Councillor Uzeraije Tjaverua made the call on Friday at the Okatjoruu Agricultural Farmers' Day.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi says driving school instructors will have to undergo training to make sure that they are able to train others on how to drive. 

Nekundi says most driving schools only teach how to pass without the technicalities of how to actually drive. 

The construction of a soup kitchen and counselling office is set to kick-start following Powercom's donation of N$60,000 to Omake Charity Organisation.

For the past eight years, Omake Charity Organisation has been serving the community from borrowed spaces in temporary structures.

Business women and those aspiring to get into business received coaching on business development, financial literacy and mental health through the Mothers in Business Empowerment Event.

The initiative offers women the necessary support to succeed in the business world.

The Khorixas Town Council has called on businesses, financial institutions, development partners and the community to support the upcoming Khorixas Trade Fair, aimed at promoting investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in the town.