For years, residents of Okondjatu had to travel long distances to access basic healthcare, with many relying on a small clinic that could no longer meet the needs of the growing community.

The Ukwangali Traditional Authority raised more than 363 thousand dollars at a fundraising gala dinner to procure essential agricultural equipment for the people of Ukwangali.

The fundraising gala is the first of its kind held in the Ukwangali Traditional Authority.

For Jessica Nokokure Kurth, the journey from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region to being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026 on Friday is more than just a pageant victory. 

It is a powerful opportunity to leverage her national platform to tackle critical social issues impacting local communities back home. 

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised that the government remains committed to addressing challenges facing marginalised communities through collaborative planning, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable interventions that will restore affected persons' dignities.

Leaders of the Chief Hosea Kutako Youth Forum and members of the Aminuis Conservancy Interim Committee have hailed their recent exchange visit to communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, labelling it as having been educative and an eye opener.

A dispute has emerged among the founding members of a Karibib multipurpose cooperative over its ownership and membership, with both sides presenting different views on who has the authority to lead the organisation.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, visited and toured the Cheshire Home Facility in the Zambezi region on Monday. 

The speaker commended the work of the facility and appealed to community members to support the initiative.  

Over N$1 million was pledged towards the Lüderitz Mayoral Fundraising Gala dinner that was held on Saturday in Lüderitz.

The funds are earmarked for community development projects within the town.

A payment dispute between community workers and a contractor has sparked tensions at Aasvoëlnes in the Tsumkwe Constituency following the completion of an elephant trench project.

The workers claim they completed the work and are now demanding the full payment as agreed upon.

Hompa Sofia Mundjembwe Kanyetu of the Shambyu Traditional Authority has called upon the citizens of the two Kavango regions to prioritise the importance of culture.

Hompa Kanyetu has been ruling the Shambyu Traditional Authority for the past 10 years.