For years, making a simple phone call in Ombombo village in the Kunene Region was a daily struggle, with the search for a signal or a walk to higher ground at times proving fruitless.

But that reality has now changed, following the upgrading of the network tower.

Teachers in the Opuwo education circuit are taking steps to improve learning outcomes by developing a localised teaching manual for Social Studies learners in Grades 4 to 7.

The initiative aims to make education more relevant, practical and impactful for learners in the Kunene Region.

Residents in Opuwo have raised concerns over recurring flooding, as multiple river channels converge into one stream, causing overflows that threaten homes, roads and livelihoods.

Both natural water flow and human activity are worsening the situation.

Motorists in the Kunene Region have heaved a sigh of relief following the extension of the traffic fine amnesty.

Ancient Himba beauty traditions thrive as women preserve the cultural cosmetics trade at Opuwo.

There, culture and tradition are deeply lived and respected, where a Himba woman is keeping centuries old beauty practices alive through a small but powerful business rooted in ancestral knowledge. 

Meat traders at Opuwo are slowly rebuilding after days of losses caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions that disrupted informal meat sales. 

While easing of controls has brought relief, vendors say recovery remains gradual in a trade many rely on for survival.

In the remote village of Otjomuru, Kunene Region, between rivers and surrounded by mountains, a small school is making a big impact. 

The Vice President has called for stronger participation of women in advancing the development of the Kunene Region, stating that the theme "Empowering Women for Inclusive Growth and Community Development" reflects the need to ensure that development efforts benefit all communities and leave no one behind.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi says government is intensifying efforts to uplift marginalised communities, as she engages residents in the Epupa Constituency.

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Immanuel, has announced the revised benefits on key changes to the Maternity, Sick Leave and Death Fund to strengthen support for workers effective 1st of October.