The Otjozondjupa Region has marked yet another milestone in value addition within the agricultural sector with the opening of a new charcoal sorting factory at Farm Aris, outside Grootfontein.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assured residents of Kuvukiland, an informal settlement in Tsumeb, that they will be getting water soon, while the provision of electricity will come at a later stage.

Kuvukiland is divided into A, B and C, with A already supplying water and electricity. 

Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa called on security companies to work hand in hand with the police.

Commissioner Hidengwa made an appeal during a meeting with the heads of security companies at Otjiwarongo. 

 There are about 25 security companies registered in Otjiwarongo. 

To advocate for information and information communication (ICT) integration in teaching and learning and to showcase emerging technologies and innovations, the Otjozondjupa Region hosted a Regional ICT Summit in Education and Exhibitions. 

Otjiwarongo Councillor Paulus Nekundi has vowed to tackle crime and advocates for the establishment of a police station in the Ombili informal settlement.

The NamVoc Vocational Institute held its second graduation ceremony at Okakarara under the theme, "Empowering Skills for a Better Tomorrow."

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of digital literacy in preventing risks associated with online activity. 

The minister was speaking at the regional engagement on ICT development in Otjozondjupa.

Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Otjozondjupa Regional ICT Summit in Education and Exhibitions.

The summit is slated for the 7th to the 10th of October. 

The fires in Etosha National Park are nearly fully contained.

Only four areas in the National Park currently have active fires, which are not extensive.

In a quest to maintain and preserve culture, the Ovaherero people gathered at the Ombu Cultural Festival in the Otjozondjupa Region.

The Ombu Cultural Festival is a platform created for the Ovaherero people to celebrate their culture and heritage.