Unrehabilitated sand mining pits continue to pose a threat to both human lives and those of their livestock in many areas in north-central Namibia.

O'Linn Nauyoma, the teenager who drowned in Lake Guinas in the Oshikoto Region last September, was buried on Saturday in Ohalushu Village, Ohangwena Region. His body was recovered three weeks ago.

89-year-old Epafras Paulus, well known as Shilumbu Shamu Paulu, was buried at Elim Cemetery in the Omusati Region.

The veteran was among thousands that provided assistance to PLAN combatants within pre-independence Namibia.

President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late liberation stalwart Sacky Amunyela as a selfless individual whose patriotism saw him sacrifice his life to see a free Namibia during his youthful years.

The Namibian Police continue to make strides towards infrastructure development, with the latest beneficiary being the Omusati Region, which received infrastructure valued at N$340 million. 

A 10-year-old boy has allegedly killed his two-year-old cousin by stuffing sand into her mouth at Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency.

The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the incident occurred around 20:00 on Saturday.

The family of two toddlers who died in a fire at Oshikulufitu village in the Omusati region is appealing for financial support to bury the children.
It is alleged that the siblings, aged one and three, were alone at home when the incident occurred. 

To manage the annual influx of people from various parts of the country, the police in the Oshana Region have intensified their patrol and visibility across the region, which will continue until the 18th of January.

The residents of Omuthiya have called on the government to ensure that it continues to render support to the country's less fortunate.

Those who spoke to nbc News said they are looking forward to a reformed government that speaks to the needs of the people after the recent national elections.

Social protection is essential for the World Food Programme (WFP) in safeguarding basic human rights, including access to food, education, and livelihoods.